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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • New Model is Sigma SD14
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sigma SD10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 was revealed 10 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-4 grades against the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sigma SD10

 WG-4 SD10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014March 2004More recent by 121 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k130kCrisper display (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Ricoh WG-4

 SD10 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma SD10

 WG-4 SD10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 versus the SD10.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and SD10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-4 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
Sigma SD10 Travel photography details
72
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (950 grams)
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sigma SD10
 Ricoh WG-4Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-4 Sigma SD10
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-02-05 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 6400 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch price $330 $198