Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The WG-70 was launched 8 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-70 scores vs the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-70 against the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and DP1 Merrill is 91 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-70 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh WG-70 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger WG-70 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.