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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
  • Announced November 2011
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh CX6 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX6 was launched 3 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the CX6 scores against the DP2 Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 CX6 DP2 Quattro 
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Ricoh CX6

 DP2 Quattro CX6 
LaunchedFebruary 2014November 2011More recent by 27 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 CX6 DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 features outside measurements 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 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX6 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and DP2 Quattro is 92 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX6 and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX6 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older CX6 will be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Ricoh CX6Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX6 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-11-15 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 45mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 395g (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $595 $931