Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX4
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Launched January 2009
- Also Known as mju 7000
(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
- Introduced August 2010
Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 7000 was introduced 19 months before the CX4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 7000 scores versus the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Ricoh CX4
7000 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus 7000
CX4 | 7000 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh CX4
7000 | CX4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7000 against the CX4.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and CX4.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 7000 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Ricoh CX4 |
Also called as | mju 7000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 172 grams (0.38 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $280 | $211 |