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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Renewed by Sigma fp L
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX5 versus Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The CX5 was unveiled 9 years before the fp and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CX5 scores against the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sigma fp

 CX5 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Ricoh CX5

 fp CX5 
LaunchedJuly 2019July 2011Fresher by 97 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kSharper screen (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sigma fp

 CX5 fp 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 features physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX5 versus Sigma fp in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CX5 against the fp.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and fp.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will produce greater detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older CX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
Sigma fp Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography information
Sigma fp Travel photography information
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
78
weather proof
includes focus by touch
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
37
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sigma fp
 Ricoh CX5Sigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX5 Sigma fp
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-07-19 2019-07-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $2,050