Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2s

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.