Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sigma SD15
WG-M1 | SD15 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | February 2010 | More modern by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Ricoh WG-M1
SD15 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma SD15
WG-M1 | SD15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sigma SD15 | |
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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 |