Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX2

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 7 months prior to the CX2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 7000 matches up versus the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 7000 against the CX2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 7000 to offer you extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.