Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh CX4
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-15 was revealed 2 years after the CX4 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-15 scores against the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Ricoh CX4
| SZ-15 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | August 2010 | Newer by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus SZ-15
| CX4 | SZ-15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh CX4
| SZ-15 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 and the CX4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and CX4 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and CX4.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-06-21 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 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 | SLB-10A | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $200 | $211 |