Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX1
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Introduced February 2009
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Ricoh CX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 3 years after the CX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Ricoh CX1
SZ-31MR iHS | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
CX1 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh CX1
SZ-31MR iHS | CX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by 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") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the CX1.
![Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-vs-Ricoh-CX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and CX1 is 89 and 93 respectively.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and CX1.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-vs-Ricoh-CX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Ricoh CX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-08 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual TruePic V | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
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 | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 200 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $299 |