Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here is a extended comparison of the Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The CX6 was introduced 2 months before the DP2 Merrill so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX6 scores vs the DP2 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX6 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the CX6 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and DP2 Merrill is 92 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX6 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will render greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.