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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP2s, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The WG-6 was revealed 8 years after the DP2s which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-6 matches up versus the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sigma DP2s

 WG-6 DP2s 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2010More modern by 98 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh WG-6

 DP2s WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP2s

 WG-6 DP2s 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 and the DP2s.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and DP2s is 89 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and DP2s.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-6 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-6 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
Sigma DP2s Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (246 grams)
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
70
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
weather proof
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than others (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2s Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (246 grams)
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
no external mic port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP2s
 Ricoh WG-6Sigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sigma DP2s
Category 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $271 $940