Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX4
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Other Name is mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched August 2010
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Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 6010 versus Ricoh CX4, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 6010 was announced 13 months before the CX4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 6010 matches up versus the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Ricoh CX4
| 6010 | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus 6010
| CX4 | 6010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2010 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh CX4
| 6010 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 has 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) and the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 6010 vs the CX4.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and CX4.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 6010 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Otherwise known as | mju Tough 6010 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-07-17 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | LI-50C | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $0 | $211 |