Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD10

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.