Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
- 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
- Released July 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-810 UZ was released 14 months after the CX3 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Ricoh CX3
| SP-810 UZ | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
| CX3 | SP-810 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Ricoh CX3
| SP-810 UZ | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the CX3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and CX3 is 78 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and CX3.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-810 UZ to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Olympus SP-810 UZ | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Ricoh CX3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-07-27 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.20 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 lbs) | 206g (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 102 x 58 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $280 | $329 |