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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was released 10 months after the CX6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the VH-515 scores against the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Ricoh CX6

 VH-515 CX6 
RevealedAugust 2012November 2011Newer by 10 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus VH-515

 CX6 VH-515 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh CX6

 VH-515 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 features physical 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) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VH-515 versus the CX6.

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and CX6.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VH-515 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher VH-515 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography information
27
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography info
62
has focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus VH-515Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus VH-515 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA 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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 152 grams (0.34 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
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 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $648 $595