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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
30
Overall
30

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Ricoh CX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was released very close to the CX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Ricoh CX1

 SP-565UZ CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 CX1 SP-565UZ 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh CX1

 SP-565UZ CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the CX1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and CX1 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and CX1.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-565UZ to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
39
manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus SP-565UZRicoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $299