Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma SD14

Following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sigma SD14, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The WG-20 was introduced 7 years after the SD14 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-20 grades vs the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 & Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 has physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 against the SD14.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and SD14 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and SD14.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-20 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-20 will give extra detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern WG-20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.