Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sigma DP2
WG-50 | DP2 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | September 2009 | More modern by 94 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh WG-50
DP2 | WG-50 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma DP2
WG-50 | DP2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Sigma DP2 | |
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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 |