Ricoh CX6 vs Sigma Quattro H

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was brought out 5 years earlier than the Quattro H which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX6 matches up against the Quattro H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 has external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Sigma Quattro H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX6 vs the Quattro H.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and Quattro H is 92 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX6 and Quattro H.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX6 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you greater detail having its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged CX6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.