Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP1x

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.