Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp L

Following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and fp L (61MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX1 was introduced 13 years before the fp L which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CX1 matches up vs the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX1 and the fp L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and fp L is 93 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and fp L.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer greater detail using its extra 52 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged CX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.