Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX1
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2009

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh CX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 6010 was brought out 5 months after the CX1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 6010 scores against the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Ricoh CX1
6010 | CX1 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus 6010
CX1 | 6010 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh CX1
6010 | CX1 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6010 compared to the CX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and CX1.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 6010 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Ricoh CX1 |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-17 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 179 grams (0.39 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | LI-50C | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $299 |