Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD15

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD15, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-50 was brought out 7 years later than the SD15 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-50 scores vs the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-50 vs the SD15.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and SD15 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and SD15.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-50 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh WG-50 will deliver greater detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.