Olympus E-600 vs Ricoh CX4

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-600 versus Ricoh CX4, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and CX4 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-600 was announced 11 months prior to the CX4 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-600 scores vs the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 versus Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-600 versus the CX4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and CX4 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and CX4.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-600 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-600 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.