Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The CX5 was announced 3 years prior to the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CX5 grades versus the DP2 Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 offers outside dimensions 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 dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the CX5 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and DP2 Quattro is 92 and 70 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX5 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older CX5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.