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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
38 Overall
35

Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Updated by Olympus SH-3
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was released 3 years after the CX6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SH-2 scores vs the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Ricoh CX6

          

          

            
 SH-2 CX6 
LaunchedMarch 2015November 2011More modern by 41 months
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus SH-2

          

          

            
 CX6 SH-2 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Ricoh CX6

          

          

            
 SH-2 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions 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 SH-2 versus Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 against the CX6.
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and CX6 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and CX6.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-2 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

            Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
27
 focusing manually
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Street photography details
Ricoh CX6 Street photography details
70
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (201g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography highlights
51
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
74
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (271g)
 offers touch focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
 lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography info
54
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (271g)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-03-11 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 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    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 271g (0.60 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $595