Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD9

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma SD9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WG-50 was unveiled 14 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a significant gap 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 SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-50 grades versus the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has specifications 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-50 and Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the SD9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and SD9 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and SD9.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-50 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-50 will give you extra detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent WG-50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.