Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The WG-6 was brought out 6 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-6 matches up versus the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 offers exterior 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 DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-6 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and DP2 Merrill is 89 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-6 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-6 will give you greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 provides an edge in sensor tech.