Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2020
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released September 2009
- Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-70 was announced 10 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-70 grades versus the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sigma DP2
WG-70 | DP2 | |||
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Released | February 2020 | September 2009 | Fresher by 127 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh WG-70
DP2 | WG-70 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma DP2
WG-70 | DP2 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-70 vs the DP2.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and DP2.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-70 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh WG-70 will result in extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger WG-70 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Sigma DP2 |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2020-02-04 | 2009-09-21 |
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 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash options | On, off | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 280 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $280 | $649 |