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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sigma SD15

 WG-70 SD15 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2010More recent by 122 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Ricoh WG-70

 SD15 WG-70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma SD15

 WG-70 SD15 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Sigma SD15
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography info
Sigma SD15 Sports photography info
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
Sigma SD15 Travel photography details
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
42
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
9
no video
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sigma SD15
 Ricoh WG-70Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sigma SD15
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2020-02-04 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes On, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Physical 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 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 type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $1,500