Olympus E-420 vs Ricoh CX3
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Olympus E-420 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Launched June 2008
- Older Model is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-420 versus Ricoh CX3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very comparable but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and CX3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe E-420 was announced 24 months earlier than the CX3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-420 scores against the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Ricoh CX3
| E-420 | CX3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus E-420
| CX3 | E-420 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | June 2008 | More recent by 24 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Ricoh CX3
| E-420 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus E-420 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-420 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Olympus E-420 versus Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-420 and the CX3.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and CX3 is 77 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-420 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and CX3.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The E-420 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older E-420 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-420 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Olympus E-420 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus E-420 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2008-06-23 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 426 gr (0.94 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 527 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $999 | $329 |
