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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Updated by Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 5 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-5 GPS matches up versus the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sigma DP2

 WG-5 GPS DP2 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2009More recent by 66 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 DP2 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP2

 WG-5 GPS DP2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has outer measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the DP2.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and DP2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-5 GPS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will resolve more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (236g)
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
69
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (236 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (240 per charge)
48
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (236g)
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP2
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSigma DP2
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sigma DP2
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-10 2009-09-21
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236g (0.52 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $649