Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP1s

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.