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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh CX1
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was launched 4 years after the CX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Ricoh CX1

 XZ-10 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 49 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus XZ-10

 CX1 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh CX1

 XZ-10 CX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 versus Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the XZ-10 vs the CX1.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and CX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus XZ-10 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
25
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
35
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-30 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 240 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $428 $299