Olympus E-300 vs Ricoh CX1

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-300 and Ricoh CX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-300 (8MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is very close but the E-300 (Four Thirds) and CX1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-300 was released 5 years earlier than the CX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-300 matches up vs the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-300 and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-300 enjoys outside dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-300 and Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-300 compared to the CX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and CX1 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-300 and CX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-300 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh CX1 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.