Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma fp L

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sigma fp L, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 7 years before the fp L which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-5 GPS matches up versus the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers external 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) whilst the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and fp L.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will give extra detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-5 GPS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.