Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh CX6
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Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
(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

Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SH-3 was manufactured 4 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SH-3 matches up vs the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Ricoh CX6
SH-3 | CX6 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | November 2011 | Fresher by 52 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus SH-3
CX6 | SH-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Ricoh CX6
SH-3 | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 has got outer 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 CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 and the CX6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and CX6 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and CX6.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-3 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Ricoh CX6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-02-08 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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 range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 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 | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
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 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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | DB-100 |
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 |
Price at launch | $579 | $595 |