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Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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
  • Released February 2009
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Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus VG-110 versus Ricoh CX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 24 months after the CX1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VG-110 scores versus the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Ricoh CX1

 VG-110 CX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus VG-110

 CX1 VG-110 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh CX1

 VG-110 CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-110 versus Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 versus the CX1.

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and CX1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and CX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-110 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher VG-110 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography info
26
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
24
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (170 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
27
quite wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
28
quite wide (27mm)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus VG-110Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus VG-110 Ricoh CX1
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2009-02-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 105 grams (0.23 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 170 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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