Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh CX1

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 550WP versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was revealed very close to the CX1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 550WP grades vs the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 550WP versus the CX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and CX1.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 550WP to give you more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.