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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD10 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 SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was brought out 6 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CX3 matches up versus the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sigma SD10

 CX3 SD10 
LaunchedJune 2010March 2004Fresher by 76 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k130kClearer display (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Ricoh CX3

 SD10 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma SD10

 CX3 SD10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX3 and the SD10.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and SD10 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and SD10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX3 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Ricoh CX3 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer CX3 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
Sigma SD10 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
Sigma SD10 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
29
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
9
can't record video
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sigma SD10
 Ricoh CX3Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX3 Sigma SD10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-06-16 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 1.8"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $198