Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX3
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
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In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-5020 was manufactured 10 months before the CX3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Ricoh CX3
| FE-5020 | CX3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus FE-5020
| CX3 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh CX3
| FE-5020 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 vs the CX3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and CX3.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-5020 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Alternative name | X-935 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | 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 | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lb) | 206 gr (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | LI-42B | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $160 | $329 |