Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
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93 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Released December 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2009
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XZ-2 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS grades versus the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Ricoh CX1
XZ-2 iHS | CX1 | |||
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Released | December 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
CX1 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Ricoh CX1
XZ-2 iHS | CX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the CX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and CX1 is 85 and 93 respectively.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and CX1.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will deliver more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Ricoh CX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-12-18 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 346g (0.76 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-90B | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $450 | $299 |