Ricoh WG-30W vs Sigma SD9

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma SD9, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30W was introduced 12 years after the SD9 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-30W grades vs the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W provides outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30W and Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W versus the SD9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and SD9 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and SD9.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-30W will give you more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W provides an advantage in sensor technology.