Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh CX5
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Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh CX5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-120 was launched 6 months before the CX5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VG-120 scores vs the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Ricoh CX5
| VG-120 | CX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus VG-120
| CX5 | VG-120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Ricoh CX5
| VG-120 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 features external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-120 and the CX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and CX5.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Olympus VG-120 | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Ricoh CX5 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lb) | 205 gr (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 160 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $190 | $399 |