Olympus 1 vs Ricoh CX3
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Olympus 1 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Successor is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus 1 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus 1 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and CX3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 1 was launched 3 years after the CX3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 grades against the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Ricoh CX3
| 1 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus 1
| CX3 | 1 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Ricoh CX3
| 1 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Olympus 1 and Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 compared to the CX3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and CX3 is 79 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and CX3.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus 1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger 1 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus 1 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-11-25 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 | 402 gr (0.89 lbs) | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 51 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $700 | $329 |
