Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1s

Below is a in depth overview of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sigma DP1s, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was revealed 5 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-M1 grades versus the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got exterior measurements 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 DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sigma DP1s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 against the DP1s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and DP1s is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and DP1s.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-M1 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 will have an edge in sensor technology.