Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma fp

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX3 matches up against the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Sigma fp. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma fp in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the CX3 against the fp.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and fp.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX3 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp will result in extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older CX3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.