Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX3
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 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 Screen
- 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
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Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus VH-515 versus Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VH-515 was revealed 2 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VH-515 matches up versus the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Ricoh CX3
| VH-515 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 27 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus VH-515
| CX3 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh CX3
| VH-515 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 features exterior 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) and the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the VH-515 vs the CX3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and CX3.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VH-515 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 lbs) | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) |
| 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 Overall 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 price | $648 | $329 |