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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sigma DP1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-70 was released 11 years after the DP1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-70 scores against the DP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sigma DP1

 WG-70 DP1 
ReleasedFebruary 2020May 2008Newer by 143 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Ricoh WG-70

 DP1 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma DP1

 WG-70 DP1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-70 and the DP1.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and DP1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and DP1.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-70 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Sigma DP1
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography info
Sigma DP1 Sports photography info
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1 Travel photography details
71
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (270g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
Sigma DP1 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma DP1
 Ricoh WG-70Sigma DP1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Sigma DP1
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-02-04 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes On, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $566