Ricoh PX vs Sigma SD15

Below is a complete review of the Ricoh PX vs Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The PX was released 19 months later than the SD15 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the PX matches up against the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh PX & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX features physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the PX and the SD15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and SD15.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PX featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh PX will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer PX should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.