Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma SD9
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Released February 2018
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
- Released November 2002
- Later Model is Sigma SD10
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma SD9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-6 was introduced 15 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-6 scores against the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sigma SD9
WG-6 | SD9 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | November 2002 | Fresher by 186 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 130k | Crisper screen (+910k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Ricoh WG-6
SD9 | WG-6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sigma SD9
WG-6 | SD9 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma SD9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-6 against the SD9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and SD9 is 89 and 54 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and SD9.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-6 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-6 will give greater detail using its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Sigma SD9 |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2018-02-21 | 2002-11-26 |
Body design | 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 | 20 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 1.8 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 246 gr (0.54 pounds) | 950 gr (2.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 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 | 340 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $271 | $3,001 |