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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 3 months later than the CX6 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Ricoh CX6

		

		

			
 SZ-31MR iHS CX6 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

		

		

			
 CX6 SZ-31MR iHS 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen resolution1230k920kSharper screen (+310k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh CX6

		

		

			
 SZ-31MR iHS CX6 
RevealedFebruary 2012November 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the CX6.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and CX6 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and CX6.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography information
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 manual focus
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (201 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
44
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (200 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
27
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low fps (5.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
 supports focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (200 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
 lighter than average in class (201 grams)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 MP count low (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography details
41
 decently wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery power (200 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
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 decently wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic jack
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (201g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSRicoh CX6
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-08 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 9.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 201 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $595