Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma Quattro

Below is a complete analysis of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sigma Quattro, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was revealed 17 months earlier than the Quattro which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-M1 grades vs the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got outer dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-M1 vs the Quattro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and Quattro is 91 and 63 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and Quattro.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro will offer more detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older WG-M1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.