Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh CX4
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched August 2010
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Below is a extensive review of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Ricoh CX4, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-3010 was introduced 19 months earlier than the CX4 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-3010 grades versus the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Ricoh CX4
| FE-3010 | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus FE-3010
| CX4 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Ricoh CX4
| FE-3010 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FE-3010 against the CX4.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and CX4 is 97 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and CX4.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-3010 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 108 grams (0.24 lbs) | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $140 | $211 |