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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD10

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD14
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma SD10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 11 years after the SD10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sigma SD10

 WG-5 GPS SD10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015March 2004More modern by 133 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k130kClearer screen (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SD10 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma SD10

 WG-5 GPS SD10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the SD10.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and SD10.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will produce more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography advice
Sigma SD10 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (236g)
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Travel photography highlights
69
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
29
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
low MP (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
41
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging info
Sigma SD10 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (236g)
9
no video
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma SD10
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSigma SD10
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sigma SD10
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-10 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 6400 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 1.8"
Display resolution 460k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236 grams (0.52 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Price at release $500 $198