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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 3 years before the CX6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-5020 scores vs the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Ricoh CX6

 FE-5020 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus FE-5020

 CX6 FE-5020 
IntroducedNovember 2011July 2009Newer by 28 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh CX6

 FE-5020 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FE-5020 and the CX6.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and CX6.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-5020 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
60
weather proof
lighter than average (137 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
24
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average (137g)
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (201g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography advice
31
fairly wide (24mm)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus FE-5020Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-5020 Ricoh CX6
Also called as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 LI-42B DB-100
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $595