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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus XZ-10 versus Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XZ-10 was introduced 3 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the XZ-10 grades against the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Ricoh CX2

 XZ-10 CX2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 42 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Olympus XZ-10

 CX2 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh CX2

 XZ-10 CX2 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 and the CX2.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and CX2.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus XZ-10 to render greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger XZ-10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
25
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than others in class (185g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh CX2
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2009-08-20
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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $428 $341