Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The WG-M1 was unveiled 3 years after the DP2x which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-M1 matches up against the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys physical measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-M1 against the DP2x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and DP2x.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh WG-M1 will offer more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.