Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP1s

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX4 was brought out 11 months later than the DP1s so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the CX4 matches up vs the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX4 versus the DP1s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and DP1s is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and DP1s.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX4 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh CX4 will deliver more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern CX4 will have an advantage in sensor tech.