Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma fp, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The WG-50 was launched 3 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-50 scores versus the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 & Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 features outer dimensions 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 fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma fp in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-50 and the fp.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and fp.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-50 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma fp will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older WG-50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.