Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX4
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(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
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2010
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-800 UZ was announced 6 months before the CX4 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Ricoh CX4
SP-800 UZ | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
CX4 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Ricoh CX4
SP-800 UZ | CX4 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | August 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the CX4.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and CX4 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and CX4.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Ricoh CX4 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 1000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 12 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | Li-50B | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $270 | $211 |