Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sigma SD15
CX4 | SD15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Ricoh CX4
SD15 | CX4 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma SD15
CX4 | SD15 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | February 2010 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
See the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma SD15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Ricoh CX4 | Sigma SD15 | |
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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 |