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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 3 years after the DP1 Merrill which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WG-5 GPS DP1 Merrill 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2012Newer by 37 months
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 DP1 Merrill WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WG-5 GPS DP1 Merrill 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has outside dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the DP1 Merrill.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and DP1 Merrill is 90 and 82 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (236 grams)
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Travel photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
69
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than others (236 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
54
good megapixels (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (240 shots)
50
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging details
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
heavier than others (236g)
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sigma DP1 Merrill
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" -
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236g (0.52 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $1,250