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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Announced May 2017
Sigma fp
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sigma fp

 WG-50 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Ricoh WG-50

 fp WG-50 
ReleasedJuly 2019May 2017Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma fp

 WG-50 fp 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
85
manual focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography info
Sigma fp Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Sigma fp
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
78
weather proof
offers focus via touch
amazing megapixels (25MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
37
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma fp
 Ricoh WG-50Sigma fp
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