Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX3
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-610UZ was manufactured 7 months later than the CX3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Ricoh CX3
SP-610UZ | CX3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
CX3 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh CX3
SP-610UZ | CX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the CX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and CX3 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and CX3.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SP-610UZ should have an edge in sensor tech.

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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Ricoh CX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 pounds) | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 340 shots | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $299 | $329 |