Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.