Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX4 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX4 was brought out 4 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the CX4 matches up against the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX4 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX4 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the CX4 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and DP2 Quattro is 92 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX4 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged CX4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.