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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Launched August 2010
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The CX4 was released 6 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CX4 matches up versus the SD10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sigma SD10

 CX4 SD10 
IntroducedAugust 2010March 2004Fresher by 79 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k130kClearer display (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Ricoh CX4

 SD10 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma SD10

 CX4 SD10 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 provides 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) while the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX4 vs the SD10.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and SD10 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX4 and SD10.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX4 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh CX4 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger CX4 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
Sigma SD10 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
29
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (950g)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sigma SD10
 Ricoh CX4Sigma SD10
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX4 Sigma SD10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-08-19 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
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 10 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $211 $198