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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 11 months later than the CX1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-4030 scores versus the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Ricoh CX1

 FE-4030 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus FE-4030

 CX1 FE-4030 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh CX1

 FE-4030 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 and the CX1.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and CX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus FE-4030 to produce extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent FE-4030 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
59
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
32
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
25
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus FE-4030Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $299