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Olympus 1s vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Olympus 1s vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus 1
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Olympus 1s vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus 1s and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and CX2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 1s was announced 5 years after the CX2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1s scores against the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Ricoh CX2

 1s CX2 
RevealedApril 2015August 2009Newer by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Olympus 1s

 CX2 1s 

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Ricoh CX2

 1s CX2 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 1s vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1s comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1s versus the CX2.

Olympus 1s vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and CX2 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and CX2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1s with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus 1s will produce greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent 1s should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus 1s vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
25
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1s Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1s Travel photography details
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography details
64
good battery life (450 per charge)
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others (185g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1s Vlogging features
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus 1s vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Ricoh CX2
 Olympus Stylus 1sRicoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 1s Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-04-13 2009-08-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402g (0.89 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
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 All around 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 450 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $699 $341