Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

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).

Check the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.