Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3
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![Olympus SP-810 UZ front Olympus SP-810 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-810-UZ/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-front.jpg)
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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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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
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").
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The 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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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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).
Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Ricoh-CX3-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Ricoh-CX3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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.
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Ricoh-CX3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Ricoh-CX3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |