Ricoh CX4 vs Sigma Quattro H

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh CX4 versus Sigma Quattro H, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the CX4 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) feature different sensor sizes.

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The CX4 was launched 6 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the CX4 grades versus the Quattro H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX4 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX4 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX4 has external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX4 versus Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the CX4 compared to the Quattro H.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and Quattro H is 92 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX4 and Quattro H.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX4 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will give greater detail utilizing its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.