Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4
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![Olympus VH-515 front Olympus VH-515 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VH-515/Olympus-VH-515-front.jpg)
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 August 2010
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The VH-515 was manufactured 2 years after the CX4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the VH-515 matches up vs the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-515 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Ricoh CX4
VH-515 | CX4 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus VH-515
CX4 | VH-515 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh CX4
VH-515 | CX4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 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)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 vs the CX4.
![Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-515-vs-Ricoh-CX4-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-515-vs-Ricoh-CX4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and CX4.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-515 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher VH-515 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-VH-515-vs-Ricoh-CX4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-515-vs-Ricoh-CX4-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-515 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Ricoh CX4 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
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 range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
Physical 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 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $648 | $211 |