Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP2x

Below is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The WG-6 was brought out 7 years later than the DP2x and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-6 grades versus the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 provides physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-6 and the DP2x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and DP2x is 89 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and DP2x.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-6 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-6 will provide greater detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.