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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
Ricoh CX6
(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
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was released 3 years before the CX6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 9000 matches up against the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Ricoh CX6

 9000 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus 9000

 CX6 9000 
LaunchedNovember 2011May 2009More modern by 30 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh CX6

 9000 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 9000 compared to the CX6.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and CX6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 9000 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography info
Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (225g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (225 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (225g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus Stylus 9000Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Ricoh CX6
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 - DB-100
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $595