Clicky

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The WG-70 was announced 10 years after the DP1s which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-70 grades versus the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sigma DP1s

 WG-70 DP1s 
ReleasedFebruary 2020October 2009More modern by 126 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Ricoh WG-70

 DP1s WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma DP1s

 WG-70 DP1s 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 provides 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) while the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sigma DP1s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-70 against the DP1s.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and DP1s is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and DP1s.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-70 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-70 will deliver extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
Sigma DP1s Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography info
Sigma DP1s Sports photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1s Travel photography information
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competition in class (270g)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
9
no video recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma DP1s
 Ricoh WG-70Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Sigma DP1s
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-02-04 2009-10-02
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes On, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 270 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 300 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $0