Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD10

In this article, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma SD10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-M1 was announced 10 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-M1 scores versus the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the SD10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and SD10 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and SD10.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-M1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh WG-M1 will result in greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.