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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sigma SD15

 CX4 SD15 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Ricoh CX4

 SD15 CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma SD15

 CX4 SD15 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography features
Sigma SD15 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
Sigma SD15 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
42
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
9
no video
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sigma SD15
 Ricoh CX4Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX4 Sigma SD15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-08-19 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $211 $1,500