Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Ricoh CX6
9000 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus 9000
CX6 | 9000 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh CX6
9000 | CX6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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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 |