Olympus E-M10 vs Ricoh CX1

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 and Ricoh CX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and CX1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 was introduced 5 years after the CX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 grades versus the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 has external dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 and Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 and the CX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and CX1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and CX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 will show more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.