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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD9

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Updated by Sigma SD10
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD9 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sigma SD9, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The WG-5 GPS was released 12 years after the SD9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sigma SD9

 WG-5 GPS SD9 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015November 2002Newer by 149 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k130kCrisper screen (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SD9 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma SD9

 WG-5 GPS SD9 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the SD9.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and SD9 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and SD9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will render more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography features
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography features
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
Sigma SD9 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (236g)
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography information
Sigma SD9 Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Travel photography highlights
69
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
29
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (240 shots)
41
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sigma SD9
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSigma SD9
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sigma SD9
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-02-10 2002-11-26
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 6400 400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236g (0.52 lbs) 950g (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 All around 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $3,001