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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Released January 2013
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Ricoh CX4

 XZ-10 CX4 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 30 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus XZ-10

 CX4 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh CX4

 XZ-10 CX4 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 features outer 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 CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-10 and the CX4.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and CX4.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus XZ-10 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (221g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (221g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
35
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh CX4
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 29mm (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 life 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $428 $211