Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Revealed February 2014
Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very close but the PX (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe PX was manufactured 3 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the PX matches up vs the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
PX | DP2 Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Ricoh PX
DP2 Quattro | PX | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | August 2011 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sigma DP2 Quattro
PX | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh PX has physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
See the Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the PX versus the DP2 Quattro.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.
Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and DP2 Quattro.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PX due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older PX will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Ricoh PX | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sigma |
Model type | Ricoh PX | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | TRUE III engine |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 5424 x 3616 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 45mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lb) | 395 grams (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $329 | $931 |