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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus VH-410 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was brought out 3 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VH-410 grades versus the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Ricoh CX1

 VH-410 CX1 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 43 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus VH-410

 CX1 VH-410 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh CX1

 VH-410 CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Olympus VH-410 versus Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 and the CX1.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and CX1.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to show greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
68
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus VH-410Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus VH-410 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 model LI-50B DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $186 $299