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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and fp (25MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX1 was launched 11 years earlier than the fp which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CX1 matches up against the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sigma fp

 CX1 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Ricoh CX1

 fp CX1 
LaunchedJuly 2019February 2009Newer by 126 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kSharper screen (+1180k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sigma fp

 CX1 fp 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX1 offers external 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 fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the CX1 versus the fp.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and fp is 93 and 84 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and fp.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
85
manual focus
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
Sigma fp Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography info
Sigma fp Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
59
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
weather proof
boasts focus by touch
great megapixels (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
Sigma fp Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
great megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
37
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sigma fp
 Ricoh CX1Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX1 Sigma fp
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-19 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $2,050