Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh CX4
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Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 7040
(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
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2010
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Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 7040 was launched 7 months earlier than the CX4 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7040 scores vs the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Ricoh CX4
| 7040 | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus 7040
| CX4 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2010 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Ricoh CX4
| 7040 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements 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 7040 vs Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 7040 vs the CX4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and CX4.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 7040 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7040 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Also referred to as | mju 7040 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-08-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | 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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 144g (0.32 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" 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 (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $211 |