Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Launched February 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Ricoh CX4
SP-600 UZ | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
CX4 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh CX4
SP-600 UZ | CX4 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | August 2010 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |