Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX1

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was manufactured 5 months after the CX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the 6000 scores vs the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 compared to the CX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and CX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus 6000 to show greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.