Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.