Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh CX6

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 2 months later than the CX6 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the CX6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and CX6 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and CX6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.