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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The CX4 was launched 2 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CX4 matches up versus the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sigma DP1

 CX4 DP1 
ReleasedAugust 2010May 2008Fresher by 28 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Ricoh CX4

 DP1 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma DP1

 CX4 DP1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CX4 vs the DP1.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and DP1.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX4 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh CX4 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer CX4 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography highlights
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (270g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
Vlogging with Sigma DP1
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sigma DP1
 Ricoh CX4Sigma DP1
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX4 Sigma DP1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $211 $566