Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh CX6

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 3 months before the CX6 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the CX6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and CX6 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and CX6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.