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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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 July 2011
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • New Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX5 versus Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The CX5 was revealed 23 months later than the DP2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CX5 matches up vs the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sigma DP2

 CX5 DP2 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2009More recent by 23 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh CX5

 DP2 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sigma DP2

 CX5 DP2 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 against the DP2.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and DP2 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and DP2.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX5 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Ricoh CX5 will give greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer CX5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography advice
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX5
Street photography with Sigma DP2
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sigma DP2
 Ricoh CX5Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX5 Sigma DP2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-09-21
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 280 grams (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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $649