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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 17 months before the CX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Ricoh CX5

 SP-600 UZ CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 CX5 SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh CX5

 SP-600 UZ CX5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the CX5.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and CX5 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and CX5.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-600 UZ to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography information
Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
36
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
29
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
20
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh CX5
 Olympus SP-600 UZRicoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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-100
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $189 $399