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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2011
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The CX6 was released 22 months after the DP2s which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX6 scores vs the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sigma DP2s

 CX6 DP2s 
AnnouncedNovember 2011February 2010Newer by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh CX6

 DP2s CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sigma DP2s

 CX6 DP2s 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 offers physical dimensions 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 DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CX6 and the DP2s.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX6 and DP2s is 92 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and DP2s.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh CX6 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher CX6 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (280g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2s Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sigma DP2s
 Ricoh CX6Sigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh CX6 Sigma DP2s
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-11-15 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV True II
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 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $595 $940