Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh CX1
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Olympus 8000 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
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 8000
(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
- Introduced February 2009
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 8000 was introduced 5 months later than the CX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 8000 scores against the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Ricoh CX1
| 8000 | CX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus 8000
| CX1 | 8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Ricoh CX1
| 8000 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 8000 compared to the CX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and CX1.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 8000 to offer you greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Also referred to as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2009-02-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 182g (0.40 lb) | 180g (0.40 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 | - | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $380 | $299 |