Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX5 & Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sigma DP2x
CX5 | DP2x | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Ricoh CX5
DP2x | CX5 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sigma DP2x
CX5 | DP2x | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | February 2011 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Ricoh CX5 versus Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and DP2x is 92 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Ricoh CX5 | Sigma DP2x | |
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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 |