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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1x 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-6
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sigma DP1x, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-5 GPS was manufactured 5 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sigma DP1x

 WG-5 GPS DP1x 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 DP1x WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP1x

 WG-5 GPS DP1x 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got outside measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the DP1x.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and DP1x.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-5 GPS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will provide more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
Sigma DP1x Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (236 grams)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography information
Sigma DP1x Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography details
Sigma DP1x Travel photography details
69
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than average (236g)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition (250g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
41
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging details
Sigma DP1x Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (236g)
25
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP1x
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sigma DP1x
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 grams (0.52 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $574