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Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma 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
  • Released August 2009
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sigma Quattro

 CX2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Ricoh CX2

 Quattro CX2 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2009Fresher by 79 months
Screen resolution1620k920kClearer screen (+700k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sigma Quattro

 CX2 Quattro 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and Quattro is 93 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
81
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX2
Street photography with Sigma Quattro
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
70
amazing megapixels (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
Sigma Quattro Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others (185g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
environment sealing
amazing megapixels (29MP)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (625 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
amazing megapixels (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
22
comes with face detect focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (625 grams)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

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