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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Renewed by Sigma SD14
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sigma SD10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The WG-50 was announced 13 years after the SD10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-50 grades against the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sigma SD10

 WG-50 SD10 
LaunchedMay 2017March 2004More modern by 161 months
Display sizing2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Ricoh WG-50

 SD10 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma SD10

 WG-50 SD10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-50 compared to the SD10.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and SD10 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and SD10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-50 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh WG-50 will deliver more detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
Sigma SD10 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
Sigma SD10 Sports photography features
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
Sigma SD10 Travel photography information
71
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
29
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (950g)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma SD10
 Ricoh WG-50Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sigma SD10
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-05-24 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings On, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 300 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $198