Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sigma DP2
CX2 | DP2 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh CX2
DP2 | CX2 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sigma DP2
CX2 | DP2 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | September 2009 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and DP2 is 93 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sigma DP2 | |
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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 |