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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the CX6 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 7000 grades against the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Ricoh CX6

 7000 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus 7000

 CX6 7000 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2009Fresher by 34 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh CX6

 7000 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor 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 CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 7000 against the CX6.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and CX6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus 7000 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus Stylus 7000Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Ricoh CX6
Alternative name mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172g (0.38 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $595