Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX6

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 21 months earlier than the CX6 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides outer measurements 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 CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the CX6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and CX6 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and CX6.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.