Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh CX4
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
33
Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-5010 was released 19 months earlier than the CX4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-5010 scores against the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Ricoh CX4
| FE-5010 | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus FE-5010
| CX4 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh CX4
| FE-5010 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 and the CX4.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and CX4.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-5010 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthStreet Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesSports Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoTravel Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banLandscape Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideVlogging Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-07 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | LI-42B | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $130 | $211 |