Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sigma DP2s, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The WG-50 was manufactured 7 years after the DP2s which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-50 grades vs the DP2s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 vs the DP2s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and DP2s is 91 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-50 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-50 will resolve more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.