Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.