Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX4
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Revealed July 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010
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Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-810 UZ was introduced 12 months later than the CX4 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Ricoh CX4
| SP-810 UZ | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | August 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
| CX4 | SP-810 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Ricoh CX4
| SP-810 UZ | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has outer measurements 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 CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the CX4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and CX4 is 78 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and CX4.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SP-810 UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Olympus SP-810 UZ | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Ricoh CX4 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| 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 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| 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 range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.20 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | 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 data format | MPEG-4 | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $211 |