Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-M1 was manufactured 2 years later than the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-M1 matches up against the SD1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides exterior measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 against the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and SD1 Merrill is 91 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will give more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.