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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD10
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sigma SD9

 WG-50 SD9 
LaunchedMay 2017November 2002Fresher by 177 months
Screen sizing2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kSharper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Ricoh WG-50

 SD9 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma SD9

 WG-50 SD9 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography factors
Sigma SD9 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
Sigma SD9 Travel photography details
71
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
29
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (950 grams)
low MP (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sigma SD9
 Ricoh WG-50Sigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-50 Sigma SD9
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-05-24 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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k 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 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes On, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 950g (2.09 lb)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $3,001