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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Updated by Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 WG-M1 DP2 Merrill 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2012Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Ricoh WG-M1

 DP2 Merrill WG-M1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution920k115kCrisper screen (+805k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 WG-M1 DP2 Merrill 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
53
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography info
38
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
great battery life (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
64
great battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count decent (15MP)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography info
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
great battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
55
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Merrill
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Ricoh WG-M1Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-12 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 50mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 640x480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 330 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,000 $931