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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Updated by Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sigma DP1

 WG-50 DP1 
AnnouncedMay 2017May 2008More recent by 110 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Ricoh WG-50

 DP1 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma DP1

 WG-50 DP1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
Sigma DP1 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography information
Sigma DP1 Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1 Travel photography details
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (270g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
Vlogging with Sigma DP1
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma DP1
 Ricoh WG-50Sigma DP1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sigma DP1
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-05-24 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options On, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $566