Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX4 was introduced 12 months after the DP2 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX4 scores vs the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX4 and Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 features outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX4 versus Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the CX4 compared to the DP2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and DP2 is 92 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and DP2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CX4 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh CX4 will provide greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent CX4 will have an advantage in sensor tech.