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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 3 years before the CX6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Ricoh CX6

 SP-565UZ CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 CX6 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2009More recent by 34 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh CX6

 SP-565UZ CX6 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the CX6.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and CX6 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and CX6.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (201 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus SP-565UZRicoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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