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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The CX1 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the DP1x and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CX1 matches up against the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sigma DP1x

 CX1 DP1x 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Ricoh CX1

 DP1x CX1 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sigma DP1x

 CX1 DP1x 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 features outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the CX1 vs the DP1x.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and DP1x is 93 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX1 and DP1x.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh CX1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
59
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
25
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sigma DP1x
 Ricoh CX1Sigma DP1x
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX1 Sigma DP1x
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-19 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $574