Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma DP1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-50 was unveiled 9 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-50 grades versus the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma DP1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-50 versus the DP1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and DP1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and DP1.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-50 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-50 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger WG-50 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.