Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.