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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 12 months after the CX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Ricoh CX1

 SP-800 UZ CX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 CX1 SP-800 UZ 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Ricoh CX1

 SP-800 UZ CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the CX1.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and CX1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and CX1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer you greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SP-800 UZ will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
46
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography info
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
41
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
24
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus SP-800 UZRicoh CX1
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 Li-50B DB-70
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $270 $299