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Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
54
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
30
Overall
30

Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and CX1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was introduced 10 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M1X scores vs the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Ricoh CX1

 E-M1X CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2009Fresher by 121 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus E-M1X

 CX1 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Ricoh CX1

 E-M1X CX1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X offers external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X against the CX1.

Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and CX1 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and CX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
25
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography information
Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
67
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (997g)
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography factors
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (870 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
67
better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (997 grams)
59
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
41
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
67
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
heavier than competition (997g)
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XRicoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Ricoh CX1
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-01-24 2009-02-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual 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
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 870 shots -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery model - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Two 1
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