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Ricoh G900 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
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Ricoh G900 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Ricoh G900 and Sigma SD14, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The G900 was brought out 11 years after the SD14 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G900 matches up against the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sigma SD14

 G900 SD14 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2006Newer by 139 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k150kClearer screen (+890k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Ricoh G900

 SD14 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sigma SD14

 G900 SD14 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 has outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G900 and the SD14.

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and SD14 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G900 and SD14.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G900 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh G900 will give extra detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern G900 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography features
45
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography details
Sigma SD14 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (247g)
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G900
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
Sigma SD14 Travel photography features
70
great battery power (340 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than others (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
42
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography information
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
Sigma SD14 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (247 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh G900 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sigma SD14
 Ricoh G900Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh G900 Sigma SD14
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-21 2006-09-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $752 $198