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Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(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
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 CX2 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Ricoh CX2

 DP2 Quattro CX2 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 CX2 DP2 Quattro 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical 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).

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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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
25
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
9
no video
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Ricoh CX2Sigma DP2 Quattro
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