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Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SH-50 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was launched 2 years after the CX3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SH-50 scores vs the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Ricoh CX3

 SH-50 CX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus SH-50

 CX3 SH-50 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh CX3

 SH-50 CX3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 provides outside measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-50 and the CX3.

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and CX3 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and CX3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SH-50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (269 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (269g)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh CX3
 Olympus SH-50Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SH-50 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $329