Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Launched February 2014
Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh CX2 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CX2 was unveiled 5 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CX2 matches up versus the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
CX2 | DP2 Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Ricoh CX2
DP2 Quattro | CX2 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | August 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
CX2 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX2 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX2 and Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX2 against the DP2 Quattro.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and DP2 Quattro is 93 and 70 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and DP2 Quattro.
As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX2 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render greater detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh CX2 | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-20 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | TRUE III engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 45mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 395g (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $341 | $931 |