Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP1s

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The CX5 was manufactured 22 months later than the DP1s making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CX5 grades against the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX5 vs the DP1s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and DP1s is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and DP1s.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh CX5 will give you more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger CX5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.