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Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus SH-1 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was announced 3 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SH-1 grades versus the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Ricoh CX3

 SH-1 CX3 
RevealedMarch 2014June 2010More recent by 47 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus SH-1

 CX3 SH-1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Ricoh CX3

 SH-1 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-1 and Ricoh CX3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 and the CX3.

Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and CX3 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and CX3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-1 to show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography information
Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-1
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
features touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
49
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
37
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Ricoh CX3
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-03-31 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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 life 380 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $329