Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD15

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD15, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-5 GPS was manufactured 5 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys 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) and the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the SD15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and SD15 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and SD15.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-5 GPS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will produce extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.