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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP1x, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The WG-6 was unveiled 8 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-6 matches up versus the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sigma DP1x

 WG-6 DP1x 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2010More recent by 98 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Ricoh WG-6

 DP1x WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP1x

 WG-6 DP1x 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 and the DP1x.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and DP1x is 89 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and DP1x.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-6 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh WG-6 will give greater detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (246g)
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (250g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1x Sports photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1x Travel photography details
70
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (246g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than competitors (250g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography advice
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
Sigma DP1x Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (246 grams)
25
lighter than competitors (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP1x
 Ricoh WG-6Sigma DP1x
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sigma DP1x
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-21 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246g (0.54 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $271 $574