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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 19 months before the CX4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Ricoh CX4

 SP-565UZ CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 CX4 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh CX4

 SP-565UZ CX4 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ features external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ against the CX4.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and CX4 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and CX4.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should take the age of the products into consideration. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
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manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh CX4
 Olympus SP-565UZRicoh CX4
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $211