Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4
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![Olympus Stylus SH-2 front Olympus Stylus SH-2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2/Olympus-SH-2-front.jpg)
![Ricoh CX4 front Ricoh CX4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX4/Ricoh-CX4-front.jpg)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed March 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
- Successor is Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SH-2 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SH-2 was manufactured 4 years after the CX4 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SH-2 scores versus the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Ricoh CX4
SH-2 | CX4 | |||
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Released | March 2015 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 56 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus SH-2
CX4 | SH-2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Ricoh CX4
SH-2 | CX4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SH-2 and Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SH-2 against the CX4.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Ricoh-CX4-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and CX4 is 88 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Ricoh-CX4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and CX4.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Ricoh-CX4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Ricoh-CX4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Ricoh CX4 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-03-11 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 lb) | 205 gr (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $211 |