Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3
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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Ricoh CX3
6020 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus 6020
CX3 | 6020 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Ricoh CX3
6020 | CX3 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |