Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh CX4

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was manufactured 13 months before the CX4 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 8000 scores vs the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 has physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 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).

Examine the Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 8000 compared to the CX4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and CX4.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus 8000 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.