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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CX1 matches up vs the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 CX1 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Ricoh CX1

 DP2 Quattro CX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 CX1 DP2 Quattro 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX1 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the CX1 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and DP2 Quattro is 93 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography advice
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh CX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Ricoh CX1Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX1 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 45mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 395 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 ID DB-70 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $299 $931