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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma fp

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Announced June 2010
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma fp Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sigma fp

 CX3 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Ricoh CX3

 fp CX3 
LaunchedJuly 2019June 2010Fresher by 110 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma fp

 CX3 fp 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma fp size comparison

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

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
you can focus manually
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
Sigma fp Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
Sigma fp Travel photography info
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
78
weather proof
provides focus by touch
MP count high (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Sigma fp
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
37
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sigma fp
 Ricoh CX3Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX3 Sigma fp
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-06-16 2019-07-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 422g (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $2,050