Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 24 months after the CX1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-10 scores against the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 provides outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the CX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and CX1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and CX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.