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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sigma DP2x

 WG-70 DP2x 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2011More recent by 110 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh WG-70

 DP2x WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma DP2x

 WG-70 DP2x 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (280g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2x Sports photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average (280g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma DP2x
 Ricoh WG-70Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Sigma DP2x
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-02-04 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
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
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $699