Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the PX (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The PX was manufactured 24 months later than the DP2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the PX scores versus the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX and Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh PX Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the PX vs the DP2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and DP2.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PX featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh PX will produce extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent PX should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.