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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The CX3 was announced 4 months after the DP1x so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX3 grades versus the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sigma DP1x

 CX3 DP1x 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Ricoh CX3

 DP1x CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma DP1x

 CX3 DP1x 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2010Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the CX3 and the DP1x.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and DP1x is 92 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and DP1x.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX3 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh CX3 will result in more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
Sigma DP1x Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (250g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1x Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than average in class (250g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
25
lighter than average in class (250g)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sigma DP1x
 Ricoh CX3Sigma DP1x
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX3 Sigma DP1x
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $574