Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2x

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The CX2 was released 17 months earlier than the DP2x making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CX2 scores vs the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX2 and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 has external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 vs the DP2x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX2 and DP2x.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh CX2 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.