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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-M1 was brought out 4 years after the DP1x which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sigma DP1x

 WG-M1 DP1x 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2010More modern by 56 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Ricoh WG-M1

 DP1x WG-M1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size2.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP1x

 WG-M1 DP1x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides outer measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-M1 vs the DP1x.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and DP1x.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will provide you with more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (250g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
38
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1x Travel photography features
64
better than average battery life (350 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition (250 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography features
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1x Vlogging advice
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
25
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic port
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP1x
 Ricoh WG-M1Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sigma DP1x
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/4.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical 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 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 350 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $2,000 $574