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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma fp L Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sigma fp L

 CX4 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh CX4

 fp L CX4 
ReleasedMarch 2021August 2010Fresher by 129 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kCrisper screen (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma fp L

 CX4 fp L 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
89
has manual focus
megapixel count great (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
Sigma fp L Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
environment proofing
comes with touch focus
megapixel count great (61MP)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
Sigma fp L Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
38
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sigma fp L
 Ricoh CX4Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX4 Sigma fp L
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-08-19 2021-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 427 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 life - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $211 $2,499