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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s 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 DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Sigma DP2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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sigma DP2s

 WG-M1 DP2s 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2010More recent by 56 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh WG-M1

 DP2s WG-M1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions2.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP2s

 WG-M1 DP2s 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography highlights
30
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
Sigma DP2s Street photography information
53
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Sports photography highlights
38
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
64
great battery (350 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography advice
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2s Vlogging info
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP2s
 Ricoh WG-M1Sigma DP2s
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