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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 GPS was launched 10 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sigma SD10

 WG-4 GPS SD10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014March 2004More recent by 121 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k130kSharper display (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 SD10 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma SD10

 WG-4 GPS SD10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the SD10.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and SD10.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Sigma SD10
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (235g)
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
69
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
29
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (950g)
resolution not great (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (235g)
9
can't record video
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma SD10
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSigma SD10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sigma SD10
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-02-05 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 1.8"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 lb) 950g (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 240 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $210 $198