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Ricoh PX vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Ricoh PX vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(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
  • Released August 2011
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Ricoh PX vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh PX versus Sigma Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the PX (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the PX (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The PX was announced 5 years earlier than the Quattro which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the PX grades vs the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sigma Quattro

 PX Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Ricoh PX

 Quattro PX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2011More modern by 55 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sigma Quattro

 PX Quattro 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh PX vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX has got physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh PX versus Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the PX compared to the Quattro.

Ricoh PX vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and Quattro is 95 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and Quattro.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PX having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will give you more detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged PX is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography factors
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography factors
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
manual focus
fantastic resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
fantastic resolution (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography info
Sigma Quattro Travel photography info
68
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
55
weather sealing
fantastic resolution (29MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (625g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
fantastic resolution (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging information
Sigma Quattro Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
22
offers face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (625 grams)
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Ricoh PX vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sigma Quattro
 Ricoh PXSigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh PX Sigma sd Quattro
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-16 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 29MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $738