Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh CX2

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was announced 24 months after the CX2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 versus the CX2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and CX2 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and CX2.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to produce extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SZ-11 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.