Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh CX1
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
(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
- Launched February 2009
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Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-47 was released 11 months after the CX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-47 matches up versus the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Ricoh CX1
| FE-47 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus FE-47
| CX1 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh CX1
| FE-47 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 compared to the CX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and CX1.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-47 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern FE-47 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus FE-47 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2009-02-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | 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 | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.80 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 180g (0.40 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 2 x AA | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $299 |
