Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-70 was brought out 7 years after the DP3 Merrill which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-70 matches up against the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-70 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and DP3 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and DP3 Merrill.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-70 will produce greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer WG-70 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.