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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma fp

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma fp 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 fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma fp Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sigma fp

 WG-M1 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Ricoh WG-M1

 fp WG-M1 
IntroducedJuly 2019September 2014More recent by 58 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3.2"1.5"Larger display (+1.7")
Display resolution2100k115kSharper display (+1985k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma fp

 WG-M1 fp 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma fp size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
Sigma fp Portrait photography details
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
Sigma fp Street photography info
53
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (800)
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
Sigma fp Sports photography highlights
38
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
78
weather sealing
offers touch to focus
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Sigma fp Landscape photography info
35
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
37
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma fp
 Ricoh WG-M1Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sigma fp
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-12 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range (1×) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,000 $2,050