Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX3
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 7000
(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
- Released June 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus 7000 versus Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 7000 was released 17 months before the CX3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7000 matches up against the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Ricoh CX3
| 7000 | CX3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus 7000
| CX3 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh CX3
| 7000 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 7000 versus Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 7000 versus the CX3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and CX3.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 7000 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Also called as | mju 7000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 172g (0.38 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 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 | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $280 | $329 |