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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Released May 2017
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sigma DP2x, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-50 was unveiled 6 years later than the DP2x and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-50 scores against the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sigma DP2x

 WG-50 DP2x 
ReleasedMay 2017February 2011Fresher by 77 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh WG-50

 DP2x WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma DP2x

 WG-50 DP2x 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sigma DP2x in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 and the DP2x.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and DP2x.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-50 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-50 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger WG-50 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2x Travel photography advice
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2x Vlogging information
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma DP2x
 Ricoh WG-50Sigma DP2x
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sigma DP2x
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-24 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash settings On, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data 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 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $699