Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh CX4
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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 550WP
(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
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced August 2010
Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus 550WP and Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 550WP was released 19 months earlier than the CX4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 550WP matches up against the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Ricoh CX4
550WP | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus 550WP
CX4 | 550WP | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Ricoh CX4
550WP | CX4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP has outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 550WP and Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 550WP versus the CX4.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and CX4.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older 550WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Ricoh CX4 |
Otherwise known as | mju 550WP | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $399 | $211 |