Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma SD15

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The CX5 was unveiled 18 months after the SD15 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX5 scores vs the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the CX5 versus the SD15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and SD15 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and SD15.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh CX5 will result in greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger CX5 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.