Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX5
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX5 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
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Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus VH-410 versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VH-410 matches up vs the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Ricoh CX5
| VH-410 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus VH-410
| CX5 | VH-410 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh CX5
| VH-410 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 features external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 and the CX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and CX5.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus VH-410 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Olympus VH-410 | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus VH-410 | Ricoh CX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 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-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $186 | $399 |