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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
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 6020 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 6020 versus Ricoh CX3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6020 was unveiled 4 months prior to the CX3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6020 grades versus the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Ricoh CX3

 6020 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus 6020

 CX3 6020 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Ricoh CX3

 6020 CX3 
LaunchedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6020 versus Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 6020 against the CX3.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and CX3.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 6020 to produce more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
27
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (122g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
70
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than average (206g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Ricoh CX3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Ricoh CX3
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Body design 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 gr (0.27 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 Li-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $329