Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Replaced the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-6 was introduced 5 years after the DP3 Merrill which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-6 grades against the DP3 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
| WG-6 | DP3 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2018 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 63 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Ricoh WG-6
| DP3 Merrill | WG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
| WG-6 | DP3 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 provides external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 against the DP3 Merrill.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and DP3 Merrill is 89 and 83 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and DP3 Merrill.
To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-6 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-6 will offer extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher WG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
| Ricoh WG-6 | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sigma |
| Model | Ricoh WG-6 | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
| Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2018-02-21 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 15MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4704 x 3136 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 75mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 246 gr (0.54 lbs) | 330 gr (0.73 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $271 | $1,353 |