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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was unveiled 10 months after the CX6 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VH-410 matches up against the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Ricoh CX6

 VH-410 CX6 
IntroducedAugust 2012November 2011Newer by 10 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus VH-410

 CX6 VH-410 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh CX6

 VH-410 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VH-410 vs the CX6.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and CX6.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus VH-410 to produce extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger VH-410 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
68
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (201 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography features
43
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
44
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus VH-410Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus VH-410 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2011-11-15
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 201g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100
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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $186 $595