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Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Ricoh CX3
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 10 months prior to the CX3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Ricoh CX3

 FE-4000 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus FE-4000

 CX3 FE-4000 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2009More modern by 10 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh CX3

 FE-4000 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 and the CX3.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and CX3.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4000 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
28
relatively wide (26mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh CX3
 Olympus FE-4000Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Ricoh CX3
Also called X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG 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 136g (0.30 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $329