Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2s 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
- Introduced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- New Model is Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP2
- Successor is Sigma DP2x
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP2s, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-5 GPS was brought out 5 years after the DP2s which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sigma DP2s
WG-5 GPS | DP2s | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | February 2010 | Newer by 61 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP2s
WG-5 GPS | DP2s | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features outer measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP2s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the DP2s.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and DP2s.
All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will render extra detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sigma DP2s |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | True II |
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 | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 236 gr (0.52 lbs) | 280 gr (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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $500 | $940 |