Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD1
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD1 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
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Launched September 2010
- Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CX6 was released 14 months after the SD1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX6 scores vs the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 & Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sigma SD1
CX6 | SD1 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | September 2010 | More modern by 14 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Crisper screen (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Ricoh CX6
SD1 | CX6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sigma SD1
CX6 | SD1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the CX6 against the SD1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and SD1 is 92 and 77 respectively.
Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and SD1.
As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX6 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma SD1 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer CX6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh CX6 | Sigma SD1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-11-15 | 2010-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
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 model | DB-100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $595 | $2,339 |