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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD14

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma SD14, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was released 7 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sigma SD14

 WG-4 GPS SD14 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2006More recent by 90 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k150kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 SD14 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma SD14

 WG-4 GPS SD14 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the SD14.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and SD14.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will provide more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 GPS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Sigma SD14
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
69
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
43
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sigma SD14
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sigma SD14
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-02-05 2006-09-26
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $210 $198