Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
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- 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
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP2
- Successor is Sigma DP2x
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-M1 was manufactured 4 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-M1 grades against the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sigma DP2s
WG-M1 | DP2s | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | February 2010 | More recent by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh WG-M1
DP2s | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 2.5" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP2s
WG-M1 | DP2s | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with exterior 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 DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP2s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-M1 against the DP2s.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and DP2s is 91 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and DP2s.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-M1 will show greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sigma DP2s |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 5MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | (1×) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 1.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
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 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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-65 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $2,000 | $940 |