Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh CX6

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 3 years prior to the CX6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the CX6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and CX6 is 72 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and CX6.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-590 UZ to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.