Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD1

The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sigma SD1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very close but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was launched 3 years after the SD1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the SD1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sigma SD1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the SD1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will result in more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS will have an advantage in sensor technology.