Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX1

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 23 months later than the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the CX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and CX1 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and CX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SP-610UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.