Ricoh PX vs Sigma SD14
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Ricoh PX vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Released August 2011
(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
- Announced September 2006
- Replaced the Sigma SD10
- Successor is Sigma SD15
Ricoh PX vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh PX vs Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe PX was unveiled 4 years after the SD14 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the PX grades against the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh PX vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sigma SD14
PX | SD14 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | September 2006 | Newer by 60 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 150k | Clearer screen (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Ricoh PX
SD14 | PX |
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Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sigma SD14
PX | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Ricoh PX vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX has exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh PX vs Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the PX against the SD14.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PX and SD14 is 95 and 59 respectively.
Ricoh PX vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and SD14.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PX using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh PX will offer you extra detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern PX provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Ricoh PX vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Ricoh PX | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh PX | Sigma SD14 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2006-09-26 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 150k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 750 gr (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $329 | $198 |