Sigma fp L vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma fp L and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sigma fp L was introduced in March 2021 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS was introduced in February 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma fp L over Ricoh WG-5 GPS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh WG-5 GPS over Sigma fp L.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sigma fp L has a 3.15" screen with 2,100k dot resolution and Ricoh WG-5 GPS has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sigma fp L also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Sigma fp L.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sigma fp L features a 61 megapixel Full Frame BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 6 - 102,400 in boosted mode. Ricoh WG-5 GPS features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Sigma fp L can take pictures up to 9520 x 6328 resolution. Ricoh WG-5 GPS can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS has an image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Ricoh WG-5 GPS has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
  Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Sigma fp L

Sigma fp L has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
  Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Sigma fp L has a Micro HDMI and Ricoh WG-5 GPS has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sigma fp L comes with BP-51 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with D-LI92 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.

External Storage Slots

Sigma fp L has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot. Ricoh WG-5 GPS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Sigma fp L has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Sigma fp L, and up to 1/4000 sec on Ricoh WG-5 GPS. Sigma fp L can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Ricoh WG-5 GPS can shoot continuously up to 14.0 fps.

Focusing

Sigma fp L has 49 focusing points and Ricoh WG-5 GPS has 9 focusing points. Sigma fp L has detection range from -5 to +18 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Sigma fp L ranges from -5 to +18 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sigma fp L. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sigma fp L and exposure bracketing on Ricoh WG-5 GPS.

Flash

Ricoh WG-5 GPS has a built-in flash with maximum range of 10.40 m at Auto ISO. Sigma fp L has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/15 sec on Sigma fp L.

Sigma fp L body has dimensions of 113 x 70 x 45 mm (4.45 x 2.76 x 1.77") and Ricoh WG-5 GPS body has dimensions of 125 x 65 x 32 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 1.26"). Sigma fp L weighs 427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz) and Ricoh WG-5 GPS weighs 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz).

Sigma fp L

Ricoh WG-5 GPS

113 mm

70 mm

125 mm

65 mm