Ricoh CX2 vs Sigma Quattro H

Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh CX2 versus Sigma Quattro H, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) possess different sensor measurements.

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The CX2 was announced 7 years prior to the Quattro H and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the CX2 scores versus the Quattro H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 enjoys 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) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX2 versus Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX2 against the Quattro H.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and Quattro H is 93 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX2 and Quattro H.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will provide extra detail with its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older CX2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.