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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Released July 2011
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX5 versus Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The CX5 was launched 10 years earlier than the fp L and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the CX5 scores against the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sigma fp L

 CX5 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh CX5

 fp L CX5 
AnnouncedMarch 2021July 2011More recent by 117 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sigma fp L

 CX5 fp L 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 offers physical 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 fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX5 compared to the fp L.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and fp L is 92 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and fp L.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp L will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 51MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older CX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
89
manual focus
amazing resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
Sigma fp L Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
amazing resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
weather proof
includes touch to focus
amazing resolution (61 megapixels)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
amazing resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
38
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sigma fp L
 Ricoh CX5Sigma fp L
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX5 Sigma fp L
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-07-19 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 920k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
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 All around 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 life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $2,499