Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX1

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 6 months after the CX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-4000 grades vs the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 vs the CX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and CX1.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4000 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.