Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1

Here is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The CX3 was manufactured 2 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the CX3 scores vs the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX3 versus the DP1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and DP1.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh CX3 will provide extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer CX3 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.