Olympus E-M10 IV vs Ricoh CX2

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Ricoh CX2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and CX2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was launched 11 years after the CX2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV features physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the CX2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and CX2 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and CX2.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will show more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.