Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x 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
- Revealed February 2020
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sigma DP2x
WG-70 | DP2x | |||
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Released | February 2020 | February 2011 | More recent by 110 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh WG-70
DP2x | WG-70 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma DP2x
WG-70 | DP2x | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Sigma DP2x | |
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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 |