Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma SD14

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

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.

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

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.