Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2

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.

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The 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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

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.

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.