Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sigma DP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.