Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2
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![Olympus VH-410 front Olympus VH-410 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VH-410/Olympus-VH-410-front.jpg)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released August 2009
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus VH-410 versus Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The VH-410 was revealed 3 years after the CX2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VH-410 grades vs the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Ricoh CX2
VH-410 | CX2 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Olympus VH-410
CX2 | VH-410 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh CX2
VH-410 | CX2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VH-410 versus Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 against the CX2.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Ricoh-CX2-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Ricoh-CX2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and CX2.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to show extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Ricoh-CX2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Ricoh-CX2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Ricoh CX2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2009-08-20 |
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 | 16MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $186 | $341 |