Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma Quattro H

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sigma Quattro H, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-50 was unveiled 16 months later than the Quattro H which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-50 scores vs the Quattro H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 vs the Quattro H.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and Quattro H is 91 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-50 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve greater detail having an extra 29MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger WG-50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.