Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD14

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The CX4 was launched 3 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the CX4 grades vs the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 provides outer 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) whilst the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the CX4 against the SD14.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and SD14 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and SD14.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX4 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh CX4 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer CX4 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.