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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 6 months prior to the CX4 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Ricoh CX4

 SP-600 UZ CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 CX4 SP-600 UZ 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh CX4

 SP-600 UZ CX4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010August 2010Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the CX4.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and CX4 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and CX4.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-600 UZ to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
36
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography info
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (205g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
29
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
20
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh CX4
 Olympus SP-600 UZRicoh CX4
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $189 $211