Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh CX4
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Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Launched July 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
- Launched August 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus VG-145 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VG-145 was revealed 12 months later than the CX4 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the VG-145 grades against the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 and Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Ricoh CX4
| VG-145 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | August 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus VG-145
| CX4 | VG-145 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Ricoh CX4
| VG-145 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Olympus VG-145 and Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-145 vs the CX4.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and CX4.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Olympus VG-145 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus VG-145 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2010-08-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120g (0.26 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
| 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 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 | 160 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-70B | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $0 | $211 |