Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh CX4
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
38 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
38 Overall
36
Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
(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
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched August 2010
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Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus VR-330 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VR-330 matches up versus the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Ricoh CX4
| VR-330 | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus VR-330
| CX4 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh CX4
| VR-330 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2011 |  | August 2010 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 against the CX4.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and CX4.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VR-330 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
lighter than others (158g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lighter than average in class (205g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Olympus VR-330 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $220 | $211 |