Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD1

In this article, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly close but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WG-M1 was brought out 4 years later than the SD1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-M1 scores against the SD1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers outer measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 versus the SD1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and SD1 is 91 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and SD1.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-M1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 will render greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.