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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma Quattro H 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
  • Announced June 2010
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sigma Quattro H

 CX3 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Ricoh CX3

 Quattro H CX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016June 2010More modern by 69 months
Display resolution1620k920kCrisper display (+700k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sigma Quattro H

 CX3 Quattro H 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

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

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
83
you can focus manually
excellent MP (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
Sigma Quattro H Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
71
excellent MP (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
environment proofing
excellent MP (45 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
excellent MP (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
26
features face detection focus
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sigma Quattro H
 Ricoh CX3Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX3 Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-06-16 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.4
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) -
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 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-61
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $1,134