Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP1x

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma DP1x, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The WG-50 was brought out 7 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-50 scores against the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-50 and the DP1x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and DP1x.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-50 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-50 will offer you extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-50 should have an edge in sensor tech.