Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP1x

The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh CX5 versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX5 was unveiled 18 months after the DP1x making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CX5 grades vs the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX5 versus Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the CX5 and the DP1x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and DP1x is 92 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and DP1x.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh CX5 will render more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent CX5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.