Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sigma SD9

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma SD9, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WG-M1 was brought out 11 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-M1 scores versus the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 vs the SD9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and SD9 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and SD9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-M1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will give more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.