Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma SD10

Let's look closer at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma SD10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-20 was announced 10 years after the SD10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-20 scores vs the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 & Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-20 versus the SD10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and SD10 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and SD10.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-20 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-20 will give you more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.