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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sigma SD15

 WG-M1 SD15 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2010More modern by 56 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SD15 WG-M1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma SD15

 WG-M1 SD15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
Sigma SD15 Street photography information
53
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
Sigma SD15 Sports photography details
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD15 Travel photography advice
64
great battery pack (350 shots)
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
42
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography highlights
35
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
Sigma SD15 Vlogging info
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma SD15
 Ricoh WG-M1Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sigma SD15
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-09-12 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type 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 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range (1×) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $2,000 $1,500