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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(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
  • Introduced November 2011
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh CX6 versus Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX6 was revealed 5 years after the SD14 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CX6 matches up vs the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sigma SD14

 CX6 SD14 
IntroducedNovember 2011September 2006More modern by 63 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k150kClearer screen (+1080k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Ricoh CX6

 SD14 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sigma SD14

 CX6 SD14 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 has got exterior measurements 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 SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX6 against the SD14.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and SD14 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and SD14.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX6 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh CX6 will provide greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher CX6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX6
Street photography with Sigma SD14
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography info
Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
9
no video recording
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sigma SD14
 Ricoh CX6Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX6 Sigma SD14
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-11-15 2006-09-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $595 $198