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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh CX5 versus Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The CX5 was brought out 6 months after the DP2x and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the CX5 matches up versus the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sigma DP2x

 CX5 DP2x 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh CX5

 DP2x CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sigma DP2x

 CX5 DP2x 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2011Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX5 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the CX5 vs the DP2x.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and DP2x is 92 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and DP2x.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CX5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh CX5 will deliver greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography highlights
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2x Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2x Travel photography info
66
lighter than average (205g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (280g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2x Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sigma DP2x
 Ricoh CX5Sigma DP2x
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX5 Sigma DP2x
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 280g (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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $699