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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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 Quattro
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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

 WG-5 GPS DP2 Quattro 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2014Newer by 13 months

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

 DP2 Quattro WG-5 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

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

 WG-5 GPS DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (236 grams)
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition (236 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (240 shots)
59
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (236g)
9
no video
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSigma DP2 Quattro
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