Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX3
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX3 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
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VH-410 versus Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The VH-410 was launched 2 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VH-410 scores versus the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Ricoh CX3
VH-410 | CX3 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 27 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus VH-410
CX3 | VH-410 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh CX3
VH-410 | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 features outside 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 CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Olympus VH-410 versus Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VH-410 and the CX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and CX3.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Ricoh CX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lb) | 206 grams (0.45 lb) |
Physical 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 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 ID | LI-50B | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $186 | $329 |