Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1s

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-5 GPS was unveiled 5 years after the DP1s which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features outside measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sigma DP1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the DP1s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and DP1s.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will offer you more detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.