Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 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
- Released February 2015
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sigma DP2
WG-5 GPS | DP2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | September 2009 | More recent by 66 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
DP2 | WG-5 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP2
WG-5 GPS | DP2 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sigma DP2 | |
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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 |