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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Updated by Sigma DP2s
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh CX6 and Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was announced 2 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX6 scores against the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sigma DP2

 CX6 DP2 
RevealedNovember 2011September 2009Fresher by 27 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Ricoh CX6

 DP2 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sigma DP2

 CX6 DP2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 features outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX6 and Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX6 compared to the DP2.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and DP2 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and DP2.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX6 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh CX6 will render more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer CX6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (280g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others (280g)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Vlogging information
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sigma DP2
 Ricoh CX6Sigma DP2
General Information
Make Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh CX6 Sigma DP2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-15 2009-09-21
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $595 $649