Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX4

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was released 6 months later than the CX4 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VG-110 grades vs the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-110 against the CX4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and CX4 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and CX4.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VG-110 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.