Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX2
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Released February 2010
- Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced August 2009
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SP-600 UZ was announced 6 months after the CX2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the CX2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Ricoh CX2
SP-600 UZ | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
CX2 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh CX2
SP-600 UZ | CX2 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | August 2009 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the CX2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and CX2 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and CX2.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-600 UZ to show more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Ricoh CX2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | 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 | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $189 | $341 |