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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was brought out 3 years prior to the PX and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 6000 scores against the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Ricoh PX

 6000 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus 6000

 PX 6000 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh PX

 6000 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 has external dimensions 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 PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 6000 vs the PX.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and PX.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography features
Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Ricoh PX
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography info
Ricoh PX Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (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 PX
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Ricoh PX
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Ricoh PX
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $259 $329