Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh CX1
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32 Features
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93 Imaging
31 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2009
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Below is a in depth review of the Olympus FE-45 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-45 was launched around the same time to the CX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-45 grades versus the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Ricoh CX1
| FE-45 | CX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus FE-45
| CX1 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh CX1
| FE-45 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-45 versus Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 vs the CX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and CX1.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-45 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus FE-45 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-02-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 142g (0.31 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (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-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $130 | $299 |