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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sigma SD10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-70 was revealed 16 years after the SD10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-70 grades vs the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sigma SD10

 WG-70 SD10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020March 2004Newer by 194 months
Display size2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Ricoh WG-70

 SD10 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma SD10

 WG-70 SD10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 offers physical 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) whilst the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-70 and the SD10.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and SD10 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and SD10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh WG-70 will produce more detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Sigma SD10
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD10 Sports photography factors
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
29
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
9
no video
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma SD10
 Ricoh WG-70Sigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Sigma SD10
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-02-04 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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 1.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options On, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
Physical 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $198