Comparisons / Comparison of Ricoh Caplio GX100 and Sigma DP1

Comparison of Ricoh Caplio GX100 and Sigma DP1 [S]ave

Attribute
Sigma DP1 ×
Ricoh Caplio GX100 ×
General
ModelSigma DP1Ricoh Caplio GX100
BrandSigmaRicoh
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDP1GX100
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113112
Width (mm)5025
Height (mm)6058
Weight (g)278250
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerFoveon X3-
Effective megapixels (MP)4.610
Sensor format0.98 inch1/1.75 inch
Sensor area (mm²)285.6640.89
Sensor width (mm)20.77.38
Sensor height (mm)13.85.54
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)7.842.02
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeFull ColorRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1312 x 880(1.2 mp other)
  • 1872 x 1248(2.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2640 x 1485(3.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (.dng)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIAVI (Open DML Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensSigma Lens (6 Elements in 5 Groups)Ricoh Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.0024.00 - 72.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3
Aperture range (f)0.250.23 - 0.40
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 3.0
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point contrast detection-
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional add-on type.VF-1 detachable electronic viewfinder (optional)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (100 - 200), Flash (100 - 400), 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, Auto-Hi, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • outdoor
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 180
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, center-weighted average, spot256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Nightscape, Skew correction, Text, Zoom macro, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anti red-eye
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash synchro
  • red-eye flash
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionISO 200: 30cm to 2.1mApprox. 0.2 - 5.0 m (wide-angle), 0.15 - 3.0 m (telephoto)
External flash connectionHot Shoe (X Sync. Contact)Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • raw (.dng)
Included memory (MB)-26
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio out (monaural)
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)5.7-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)6.47-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)7-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.8-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.53-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.16-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.71-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (notes)"Full AF" mode used.-
Startup time (s)3.9-
Play -> record time (s)0.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250380
Battery form factorProprietary BP-311 x Proprietary DB-60 or 2 x AAA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • li-ion (db-60) or alkaline / oxyride / nimh (aaa)
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-31 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x DB-60 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sigma photo pro
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptional accessories include: Optical View Finder VF-11, Hood Adapter HA-11, SAC-3 AC Adapter, Electronic Flash EF-140 DG-



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