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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 6020 versus Ricoh CX4, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 6 months before the CX4 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 6020 matches up vs the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Ricoh CX4

 6020 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus 6020

 CX4 6020 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Ricoh CX4

 6020 CX4 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 has got exterior dimensions 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 CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6020 and the CX4.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and CX4.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to provide more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
28
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (122g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than average (122g)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Ricoh CX4
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Ricoh CX4
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Ricoh CX4
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 10 megapixels
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 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 59 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $211