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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 10 months earlier than the CX6 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-610UZ grades against the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Ricoh CX6

 SP-610UZ CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 CX6 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2011Newer by 10 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh CX6

 SP-610UZ CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the CX6.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and CX6 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and CX6.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography highlights
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
26
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus SP-610UZRicoh CX6
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 life 340 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $595