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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • Revealed November 2011
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was revealed 3 years before the CX6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the 6000 matches up versus the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Ricoh CX6

 6000 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus 6000

 CX6 6000 
RevealedNovember 2011July 2009Fresher by 28 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh CX6

 6000 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 6000 and the CX6.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and CX6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography information
Ricoh CX6 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Ricoh CX6
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $259 $595