Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1s

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX3 was released 9 months later than the DP1s and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CX3 matches up against the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the CX3 and the DP1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and DP1s is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and DP1s.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh CX3 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher CX3 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.