Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15

In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma SD15, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-M1 was brought out 4 years after the SD15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 features outside dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 and the SD15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and SD15 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and SD15.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh WG-M1 will provide you with more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.