Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-70 was released 10 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-70 grades against the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 has got 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 SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 and the SD15.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and SD15 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and SD15.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-70 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Ricoh WG-70 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.