Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD15
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma SD14
Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CX1 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the SD15 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the CX1 matches up against the SD15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sigma SD15
CX1 | SD15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Ricoh CX1
SD15 | CX1 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sigma SD15
CX1 | SD15 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the CX1 compared to the SD15.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and SD15 is 93 and 59 respectively.
Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and SD15.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Ricoh CX1 will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh CX1 | Sigma SD15 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-02-19 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 180g (0.40 lbs) | 750g (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $299 | $1,500 |