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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma fp L Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma fp L, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-6 was launched 4 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-6 matches up vs the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sigma fp L

 WG-6 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh WG-6

 fp L WG-6 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2018Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma fp L

 WG-6 fp L 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 compared to the fp L.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and fp L is 89 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and fp L.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-6 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sigma fp L will provide more detail utilizing its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged WG-6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
89
focusing manually
great MP (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
Sigma fp L Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (246g)
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
Sigma fp L Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great MP (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery pack (340 shots)
environment sealing
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
environment sealing
offers focus via touch
great MP (61 megapixels)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
environment sealing
good battery pack (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
great MP (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
Sigma fp L Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
38
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma fp L
 Ricoh WG-6Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sigma fp L
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-21 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash on, flash off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246g (0.54 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $271 $2,499