Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sigma DP2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The WG-50 was manufactured 7 years after the DP2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-50 scores versus the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 & Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-50 and the DP2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and DP2.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-50 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-50 will render extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.