Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX2 versus Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CX2 was introduced 7 years before the Quattro and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the CX2 grades against the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sigma Quattro
CX2 | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Ricoh CX2
Quattro | CX2 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | August 2009 | Fresher by 79 months | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 920k | Clearer screen (+700k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sigma Quattro
CX2 | Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX2 versus Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 versus the Quattro.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and Quattro is 93 and 63 respectively.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and Quattro.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX2 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with extra detail using its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older CX2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh CX2 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-08-20 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 29 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5424 x 3616 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (ISO 400) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | - |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 625 gr (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
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 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $341 | $738 |