Olympus E-300 vs Ricoh CX2

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus E-300 vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the E-300 (8MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is very close but the E-300 (Four Thirds) and CX2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-300 was announced 5 years prior to the CX2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-300 scores against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-300 and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-300 provides exterior measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-300 vs Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-300 and the CX2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and CX2 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-300 and CX2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-300 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh CX2 will render greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older E-300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.