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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(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
Ricoh CX3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Ricoh CX3

 SP-590 UZ CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 CX3 SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Ricoh CX3

 SP-590 UZ CX3 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography information
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
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environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Ricoh CX3
 Olympus SP-590 UZRicoh CX3
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