Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP1

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX2 and Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The CX2 was released 16 months after the DP1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the CX2 grades against the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX2 and Sigma DP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CX2 against the DP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and DP1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and DP1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh CX2 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher CX2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.