Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh CX6

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Ricoh CX6, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and CX6 (10MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and CX6 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was unveiled 8 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1 III matches up versus the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 III versus Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III and the CX6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and CX6 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and CX6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will produce greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.