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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD10 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 SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX1 and Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX1 was introduced 4 years after the SD10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CX1 grades vs the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sigma SD10

 CX1 SD10 
IntroducedFebruary 2009March 2004More modern by 60 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k130kSharper display (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Ricoh CX1

 SD10 CX1 

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sigma SD10

 CX1 SD10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 has outside 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 SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX1 vs the SD10.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and SD10 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and SD10.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX1 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh CX1 will render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger CX1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
29
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
low resolution (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sigma SD10
 Ricoh CX1Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX1 Sigma SD10
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-02-19 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 1.8"
Display resolution 920k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $198