Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh CX2
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93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced August 2009
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Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-45 versus Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-45 was introduced 7 months before the CX2 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-45 matches up vs the CX2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Ricoh CX2
| FE-45 | CX2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Olympus FE-45
| CX2 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh CX2
| FE-45 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-45 versus Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 versus the CX2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and CX2.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-45 to provide extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus FE-45 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-08-20 |
| 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 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 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-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $130 | $341 |
