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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
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
  • Released November 2011
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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was introduced 3 months before the CX6 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VR-320 scores versus the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Ricoh CX6

 VR-320 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus VR-320

 CX6 VR-320 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh CX6

 VR-320 CX6 
ReleasedJuly 2011November 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 vs the CX6.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and CX6.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-320
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (158 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than average (201g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus VR-320Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus VR-320 Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-11-15
Physical type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA 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 - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-42B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $179 $595