Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sigma DP2s
WG-6 | DP2s | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | February 2010 | More modern by 98 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh WG-6
DP2s | WG-6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP2s
WG-6 | DP2s | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Sigma DP2s | |
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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 |