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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh CX1 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the DP1 Merrill which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CX1 grades vs the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 CX1 DP1 Merrill 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Ricoh CX1

 DP1 Merrill CX1 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 CX1 DP1 Merrill 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the CX1 against the DP1 Merrill.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and DP1 Merrill is 93 and 82 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
25
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
Travel photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (")
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Ricoh CX1Sigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX1 Sigma DP1 Merrill
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-19 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" -
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 180 gr (0.40 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
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 ID DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $1,250