Ricoh PX vs Sigma fp

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh PX and Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The PX was manufactured 9 years before the fp which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the PX matches up versus the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh PX & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX features outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh PX and Sigma fp in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the PX compared to the fp.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and fp.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PX featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp will offer more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be behind in sensor innovation.