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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh CX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was announced 12 months later than the CX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 8010 scores against the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Ricoh CX1

 8010 CX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus 8010

 CX1 8010 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh CX1

 8010 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 8010 and the CX1.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and CX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus 8010 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer 8010 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (245 grams)
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (245g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (245 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Ricoh CX1
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III 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 13 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $299