Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Announced February 2014
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly close but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-5 GPS was launched 13 months after the DP2 Quattro making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
WG-5 GPS | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | February 2014 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
DP2 Quattro | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP2 Quattro
WG-5 GPS | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the DP2 Quattro.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and DP2 Quattro.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TRUE III engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 45mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 236g (0.52 pounds) | 395g (0.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $500 | $931 |