Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX2

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was manufactured 7 months earlier than the CX2 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got outer dimensions 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") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the CX2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and CX2 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and CX2.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-590 UZ to resolve extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.