Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP1

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX6 was released 3 years after the DP1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CX6 matches up against the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX6 and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX6 versus the DP1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and DP1.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX6 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh CX6 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger CX6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.