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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma fp L

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma fp L Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sigma fp L

 WG-5 GPS fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 fp L WG-5 GPS 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2015More modern by 74 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma fp L

 WG-5 GPS fp L 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography factors
Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
69
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (236g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
73
weather proof
provides touch to focus
megapixel count great (61MP)
bad battery (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
bad battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging factors
Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (236g)
38
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma fp L
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sigma fp L
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-10 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 grams (0.52 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $2,499