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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sigma SD14, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WG-30 was launched 8 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-30 grades versus the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sigma SD14

 WG-30 SD14 
IntroducedOctober 2014September 2006More recent by 98 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k150kCrisper screen (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Ricoh WG-30

 SD14 WG-30 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma SD14

 WG-30 SD14 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 and the SD14.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and SD14 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and SD14.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-30 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography features
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography details
Sigma SD14 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
Sigma SD14 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography features
Sigma SD14 Travel photography features
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
42
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sigma SD14
 Ricoh WG-30Sigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Sigma SD14
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-10-09 2006-09-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $428 $198