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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP3 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The CX1 was launched 4 years before the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CX1 scores versus the DP3 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 CX1 DP3 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Ricoh CX1

 DP3 Merrill CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 CX1 DP3 Merrill 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX1 and the DP3 Merrill.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and DP3 Merrill is 93 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography advice
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
Sports photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (75mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography features
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography features
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (75mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Ricoh CX1Sigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX1 Sigma DP3 Merrill
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-19 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 75mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $1,353