Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 | May 2009 | Newer by 15 months | |
| Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh CX4
| 9000 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | 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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 9000 | Ricoh 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 |