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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp L 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 fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp L Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sigma fp L

 CX1 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh CX1

 fp L CX1 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2009More modern by 147 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sigma fp L

 CX1 fp L 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
25
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Sigma fp L
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
Sigma fp L Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
38
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sigma fp L
 Ricoh CX1Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX1 Sigma fp L
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-19 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Physical 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 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 life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $2,499