Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX5 and Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The CX5 was brought out 3 years after the DP1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX5 grades vs the DP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 provides external dimensions 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 DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX5 compared to the DP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and DP1.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh CX5 will give extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent CX5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.