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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Released February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD14, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-70 was unveiled 13 years after the SD14 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-70 grades vs the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sigma SD14

 WG-70 SD14 
LaunchedFebruary 2020September 2006Newer by 163 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k150kCrisper screen (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Ricoh WG-70

 SD14 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma SD14

 WG-70 SD14 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-70 vs the SD14.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and SD14 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and SD14.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh WG-70 will produce extra detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
Sigma SD14 Sports photography details
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
42
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD14 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma SD14
 Ricoh WG-70Sigma SD14
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Sigma SD14
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2020-02-04 2006-09-26
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings On, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $198