Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x

Below is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-70 was introduced 9 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-70 matches up vs the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 has outside dimensions 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 DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-70 and the DP2x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and DP2x.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-70 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-70 will give you more detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.