Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma SD1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sigma. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very close but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was manufactured 2 years later than the SD1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-10 matches up versus the SD1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 vs the SD1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and SD1 is 93 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and SD1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 will render more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.