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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sigma fp L, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-50 was announced 4 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-50 grades vs the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sigma fp L

 WG-50 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh WG-50

 fp L WG-50 
AnnouncedMarch 2021May 2017More modern by 46 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma fp L

 WG-50 fp L 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-50 against the fp L.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and fp L.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-50 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp L will render more detail with its extra 45MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged WG-50 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
89
you can focus manually
high MP (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography info
Sigma fp L Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high MP (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
environment sealing
provides focus via touch
high MP (61 megapixels)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
high MP (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging info
Sigma fp L Vlogging info
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
38
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma fp L
 Ricoh WG-50Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-50 Sigma fp L
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-05-24 2021-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
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 All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $2,499