Ricoh PX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.