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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 referred to as mju 9000
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Revealed August 2010
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus 9000 versus Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 9000 was manufactured 15 months prior to the CX4 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the 9000 matches up vs the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Ricoh CX4

 9000 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus 9000

 CX4 9000 
RevealedAugust 2010May 2009Newer by 15 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh CX4

 9000 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 9000 compared to the CX4.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and CX4.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 9000 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography information
Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (225g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Ricoh CX4
 Olympus Stylus 9000Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Ricoh CX4
Also called as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 225 gr (0.50 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $211