Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma Quattro
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma Quattro 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
- Released February 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2016
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Let's look closer at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma Quattro, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-6 was released 2 years after the Quattro which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-6 matches up against the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sigma Quattro
WG-6 | Quattro | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | February 2016 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Ricoh WG-6
Quattro | WG-6 | |||
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Display resolution | 1620k | 1040k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma Quattro
WG-6 | Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-6 against the Quattro.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and Quattro is 89 and 63 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and Quattro.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-6 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro will give extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer WG-6 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh WG-6 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-02-21 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 29 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 246 grams (0.54 lb) | 625 grams (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $271 | $738 |