Olympus E-420 vs Ricoh CX1

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-420 vs Ricoh CX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is very comparable but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and CX1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-420 was unveiled 8 months prior to the CX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-420 grades against the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-420 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-420 and the CX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and CX1 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and CX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-420 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-420 will provide more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older E-420 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.