Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp 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
- Announced May 2017
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released July 2019
- Newer Model is Sigma fp L
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sigma fp
WG-50 | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Ricoh WG-50
fp | WG-50 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | May 2017 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma fp
WG-50 | fp | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh WG-50 | Sigma fp |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-05-24 | 2019-07-11 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 30 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | On, off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) | 422 grams (0.93 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $280 | $2,050 |