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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Announced September 2014
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sigma DP2x

 WG-M1 DP2x 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2011More modern by 44 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh WG-M1

 DP2x WG-M1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension2.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP2x

 WG-M1 DP2x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
53
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Sports photography highlights
38
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2x Travel photography advice
64
good battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography factors
35
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2x Vlogging details
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP2x
 Ricoh WG-M1Sigma DP2x
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sigma DP2x
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-12 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 15s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
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 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
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