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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sigma DP2

 WG-50 DP2 
AnnouncedMay 2017September 2009More modern by 94 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh WG-50

 DP2 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma DP2

 WG-50 DP2 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Travel photography advice
71
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma DP2
 Ricoh WG-50Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sigma DP2
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-24 2009-09-21
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 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes On, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $649