Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma SD1

The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma SD1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly close but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The WG-30W was introduced 4 years after the SD1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-30W scores against the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma SD1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30W vs the SD1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and SD1 is 91 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and SD1.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh WG-30W will provide you with extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.