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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2x
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The CX4 was unveiled 6 months later than the DP2s so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CX4 grades versus the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sigma DP2s

 CX4 DP2s 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh CX4

 DP2s CX4 

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sigma DP2s

 CX4 DP2s 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2010Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX4 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the CX4 compared to the DP2s.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and DP2s is 92 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and DP2s.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX4 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Ricoh CX4 will provide you with more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography features
Sigma DP2s Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
Sigma DP2s Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sigma DP2s
 Ricoh CX4Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX4 Sigma DP2s
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $211 $940