Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh CX6
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Revealed 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced November 2011
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Below, we are looking at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5010 was manufactured 3 years before the CX6 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-5010 scores vs the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Ricoh CX6
| FE-5010 | CX6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus FE-5010
| CX6 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 34 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh CX6
| FE-5010 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-5010 versus Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 against the CX6.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and CX6.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-5010 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Ricoh CX6 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2011-11-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 201g (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 | LI-42B | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $130 | $595 |
