Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma DP2x

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.