Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The CX4 was revealed 6 months after the SD15 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the CX4 scores versus the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 & Sigma SD15. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX4 versus the SD15.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and SD15 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and SD15.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX4 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh CX4 will provide greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.