Olympus SP-100 vs Ricoh CX6
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Olympus SP-100 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2011
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Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-100 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SP-100 was introduced 2 years after the CX6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-100 grades against the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Ricoh CX6
| SP-100 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | November 2011 | Newer by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus SP-100
| CX6 | SP-100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Ricoh CX6
| SP-100 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-100 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 versus the CX6.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and CX6 is 63 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and CX6.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Ricoh CX6 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2011-11-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| 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 | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | 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 | 594 gr (1.31 pounds) | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 | 330 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $400 | $595 |
