Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma SD9

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The CX5 was brought out 8 years after the SD9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CX5 grades vs the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX5 versus Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the CX5 versus the SD9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and SD9 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and SD9.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh CX5 will provide you with more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer CX5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.