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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX3 versus Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX3 was manufactured 3 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX3 scores versus the SD14 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sigma SD14

 CX3 SD14 
ReleasedJune 2010September 2006Fresher by 46 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k150kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Ricoh CX3

 SD14 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma SD14

 CX3 SD14 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the CX3 versus the SD14.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and SD14 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and SD14.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh CX3 will result in more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern CX3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography information
Sigma SD14 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
66
lighter than others (206 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD14 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sigma SD14
 Ricoh CX3Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX3 Sigma SD14
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-06-16 2006-09-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $198