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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh CX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 2 years after the CX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Ricoh CX1

 SP-620 UZ CX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 CX1 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh CX1

 SP-620 UZ CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the CX1.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and CX1 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and CX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SP-620 UZ should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus SP-620 UZRicoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 4 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $199 $299