Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma fp L

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The CX4 was released 11 years before the fp L and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CX4 matches up vs the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 & Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CX4 against the fp L.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and fp L is 92 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and fp L.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX4 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp L will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 51 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind in sensor tech.