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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Sigma Quattro H

 CX5 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Ricoh CX5

 Quattro H CX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2011More modern by 56 months
Screen resolution1620k920kCrisper screen (+700k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Sigma Quattro H

 CX5 Quattro H 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

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

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
83
manual focus
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography details
Sigma Quattro H Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
71
megapixel count great (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
weather sealing
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count great (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
26
provides face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh CX5 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Sigma Quattro H
 Ricoh CX5Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX5 Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-07-19 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.4
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $399 $1,134