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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sigma DP1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was brought out 6 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-M1 grades against the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sigma DP1

 WG-M1 DP1 
ReleasedSeptember 2014May 2008More recent by 77 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 DP1 WG-M1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing2.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP1

 WG-M1 DP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 features outside dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 and the DP1.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and DP1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Ricoh WG-M1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Sigma DP1
53
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1 Sports photography features
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Sigma DP1
64
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography highlights
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
44
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1 Vlogging advice
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
9
no video
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP1
 Ricoh WG-M1Sigma DP1
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sigma DP1
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 800 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $2,000 $566