Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX2
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Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Successor is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched August 2009

Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SH-1 was manufactured 4 years after the CX2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SH-1 grades versus the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Ricoh CX2
SH-1 | CX2 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 57 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Olympus SH-1
CX2 | SH-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Ricoh CX2
SH-1 | CX2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 and the CX2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and CX2 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and CX2.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to provide more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SH-1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 380 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $349 | $341 |