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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Released February 2014
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was launched 4 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the CX3 matches up vs the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 CX3 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Ricoh CX3

 DP2 Quattro CX3 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 CX3 DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX3 and the DP2 Quattro.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and DP2 Quattro is 92 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX3 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
good resolution (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Ricoh CX3Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX3 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV TRUE III engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 395 gr (0.87 lbs)
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 Overall 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-100 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $329 $931