Ricoh G900 vs Sigma SD10

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh G900 and Sigma SD10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was manufactured 14 years after the SD10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G900 matches up against the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G900 and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G900 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G900 and Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G900 versus the SD10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and SD10 is 89 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and SD10.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G900 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh G900 will give greater detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.