Ricoh PX vs Sigma SD14

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.