Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX5
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(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 July 2011
Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe XZ-10 was released 19 months after the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades against the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Ricoh CX5
XZ-10 | CX5 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 19 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus XZ-10
CX5 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh CX5
XZ-10 | CX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 vs the CX5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and CX5.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus XZ-10 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Ricoh CX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-30 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) |
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 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-50B | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $428 | $399 |