Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Ricoh CX1
SZ-16 iHS | CX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
CX1 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh CX1
SZ-16 iHS | CX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |