Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.