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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced 15 months later than the CX6 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XZ-10 grades vs the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Ricoh CX6

 XZ-10 CX6 
RevealedJanuary 2013November 2011Fresher by 15 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus XZ-10

 CX6 XZ-10 
Screen resolution1230k920kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh CX6

 XZ-10 CX6 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 versus the CX6.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and CX6.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus XZ-10 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (221 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
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flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (221 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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lighter than average in class (201g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competition (221g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2011-11-15
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 12MP 10MP
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 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $428 $595