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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Ricoh CX1

 SZ-16 iHS CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 CX1 SZ-16 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh CX1

 SZ-16 iHS CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the CX1.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and CX1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and CX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer you more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography information
Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSRicoh CX1
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" 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 life 220 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $299