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Ricoh PX vs Sigma fp L

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Ricoh PX vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Ricoh PX vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh PX vs Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The PX was revealed 10 years before the fp L which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the PX matches up against the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sigma fp L

 PX fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Ricoh PX

 fp L PX 
AnnouncedMarch 2021August 2011Newer by 116 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sigma fp L

 PX fp L 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh PX vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the PX and the fp L.

Ricoh PX vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PX and fp L is 95 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and fp L.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PX with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp L will render more detail because of its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged PX will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh PX vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography information
Sigma fp L Travel photography information
68
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
73
environment sealing
includes focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography info
Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh PX
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
38
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Ricoh PX vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sigma fp L
 Ricoh PXSigma fp L
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh PX Sigma fp L
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-16 2021-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $2,499