Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

In this article, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The WG-M1 was revealed 21 months later than the DP3 Merrill making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-M1 scores vs the DP3 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 vs the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and DP3 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and DP3 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will show more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.