Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-M1 was launched 2 years after the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly big 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 DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-M1 grades against the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys outside measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 and the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and DP2 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and DP2 Merrill.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-M1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will result in more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.