Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma SD15

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma SD15, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-20 was brought out 4 years later than the SD15 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-20 scores against the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 offers outer 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 SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-20 versus the SD15.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and SD15 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and SD15.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-20 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-20 will resolve more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer WG-20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.