Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX2
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32 Overall
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93 Imaging
32 Features
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-565UZ was announced 7 months before the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Ricoh CX2
| SP-565UZ | CX2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| CX2 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh CX2
| SP-565UZ | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ against the CX2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and CX2 is 72 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and CX2.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-565UZ to resolve more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Ricoh CX2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2009-08-20 |
| 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 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $400 | $341 |