Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2x

Here is a extended assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-5 GPS was revealed 4 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the DP2x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and DP2x.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-5 GPS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will give more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.