Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP2
- Replacement is Sigma DP2x
Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh CX5 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX5 was revealed 18 months later than the DP2s making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CX5 grades against the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sigma DP2s
CX5 | DP2s | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh CX5
DP2s | CX5 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sigma DP2s
CX5 | DP2s | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 has got outer 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 DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Ricoh CX5 and Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX5 vs the DP2s.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and DP2s is 92 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and DP2s.
As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX5 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh CX5 will show greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer CX5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model | Ricoh CX5 | Sigma DP2s |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | True II |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 280 grams (0.62 lbs) |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $399 | $940 |