Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh CX6
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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Also Known as mju 7010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 7010 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the CX6 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7010 matches up versus the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Ricoh CX6
7010 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus 7010
CX6 | 7010 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 28 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Ricoh CX6
7010 | CX6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and 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).
Compare the Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 and the CX6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and CX6.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 7010 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Ricoh CX6 |
Other name | mju 7010 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen 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 speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | LI-42B | 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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $595 |