Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2009
- New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe SP-590 UZ was announced 17 months before the CX3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Ricoh CX3
SP-590 UZ | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
CX3 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Ricoh CX3
SP-590 UZ | CX3 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the CX3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and CX3 is 72 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and CX3.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-590 UZ to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Ricoh CX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) |
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 | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $249 | $329 |