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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was launched 7 months prior to the DP2x and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CX3 matches up versus the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sigma DP2x

 CX3 DP2x 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh CX3

 DP2x CX3 
ReleasedFebruary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma DP2x

 CX3 DP2x 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the CX3 and the DP2x.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and DP2x is 92 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and DP2x.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX3 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh CX3 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
Sigma DP2x Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2x Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2x Vlogging info
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sigma DP2x
 Ricoh CX3Sigma DP2x
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX3 Sigma DP2x
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Launch price $329 $699