Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma Quattro
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Launched February 2015
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2016
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma Quattro, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-5 GPS was announced 12 months before the Quattro which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sigma Quattro
WG-5 GPS | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Quattro | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | February 2015 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1160k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma Quattro
WG-5 GPS | Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features physical dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the Quattro.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and Quattro.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-5 GPS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro will deliver more detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older WG-5 GPS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sigma sd Quattro |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 29MP |
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 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames/s | 3.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 236g (0.52 lb) | 625g (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $500 | $738 |