Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh CX6
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Revealed 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011
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Below, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ-15 was introduced 20 months after the CX6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-15 scores versus the CX6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Ricoh CX6
| SZ-15 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | November 2011 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus SZ-15
| CX6 | SZ-15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh CX6
| SZ-15 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 vs the CX6.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and CX6 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and CX6.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Ricoh CX6 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2011-11-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 201 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $200 | $595 |