Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma Quattro H

Following is a complete assessment of the Ricoh CX5 versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) provide different sensor sizing.

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The CX5 was revealed 5 years prior to the Quattro H which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX5 matches up versus the Quattro H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 provides external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX5 versus Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the CX5 and the Quattro H.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and Quattro H is 92 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.