Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Previous Model is Sigma DP1
- Renewed by Sigma DP1x
Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP1s Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP1s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CX6 was introduced 2 years after the DP1s which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CX6 grades vs the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sigma DP1s
CX6 | DP1s | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | October 2009 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Ricoh CX6
DP1s | CX6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sigma DP1s
CX6 | DP1s | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX6 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP1s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the CX6 against the DP1s.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and DP1s is 92 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX6 and DP1s.
To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX6 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh CX6 will deliver extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger CX6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sigma DP1s | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh CX6 | Sigma DP1s |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-11-15 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 pounds) | 270g (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $595 | $0 |