Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma Quattro H

Following is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh CX3 versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) have different sensor sizing.

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The CX3 was manufactured 6 years before the Quattro H which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the CX3 matches up versus the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 offers external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 versus Sigma Quattro H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the CX3 against the Quattro H.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and Quattro H is 92 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and Quattro H.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will offer more detail due to its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.