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Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The CX2 was announced very close to the DP2 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CX2 grades against the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sigma DP2

 CX2 DP2 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh CX2

 DP2 CX2 

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sigma DP2

 CX2 DP2 
ReleasedAugust 2009September 2009Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 provides external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX2 and the DP2.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and DP2 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and DP2.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX2 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh CX2 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography highlights
25
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing mic support
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sigma DP2
 Ricoh CX2Sigma DP2
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX2 Sigma DP2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-20 2009-09-21
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $341 $649