Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma fp

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sigma fp, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was launched 5 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-M1 scores vs the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 has exterior 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 fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 and the fp.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and fp.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp will render greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older WG-M1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.