Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX1
Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
Portability
93 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
31
93 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
31
Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
Olympus 9000
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
- Launched May 2009
- Also Known as mju 9000
Ricoh CX1
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(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 9000 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 9000 grades vs the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Ricoh CX1
| 9000 | CX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus 9000
| CX1 | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh CX1
| 9000 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 has outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 9000 versus the CX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and CX1.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 9000 to show extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 9000 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Also called | mju 9000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2009-02-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 9MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 225 gr (0.50 lb) | 180 gr (0.40 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" 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 | - | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $300 | $299 |