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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Released September 2014
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was revealed 5 years after the DP2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-M1 scores vs the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sigma DP2

 WG-M1 DP2 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2009More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 DP2 WG-M1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions2.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP2

 WG-M1 DP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got external measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-M1 and the DP2.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and DP2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh WG-M1 will render extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
30
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Sports photography advice
38
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Travel photography factors
64
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
35
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Vlogging highlights
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP2
 Ricoh WG-M1Sigma DP2
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sigma DP2
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-12 2009-09-21
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 14MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 15 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $2,000 $649