Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX4
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Other Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2010
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Lets examine more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-5020 was revealed 13 months earlier than the CX4 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-5020 grades vs the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Ricoh CX4
| FE-5020 | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus FE-5020
| CX4 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh CX4
| FE-5020 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 and the CX4.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and CX4.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-5020 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Alternative name | X-935 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface 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 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| 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 range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137g (0.30 lb) | 205g (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 59 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 feature | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $160 | $211 |