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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was released 11 months prior to the CX3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the 6000 matches up versus the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Ricoh CX3

 6000 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus 6000

 CX3 6000 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009More modern by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh CX3

 6000 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 6000 against the CX3.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and CX3.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (206g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography advice
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Ricoh CX3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Ricoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Ricoh CX3
Other name mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $259 $329