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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(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
Ricoh CX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Ricoh CX1

 XZ-2 iHS CX1 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 CX1 XZ-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Ricoh CX1

 XZ-2 iHS CX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution920k920kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography details
Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (346g)
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography info
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
61
good battery power (340 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (346 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
36
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (346g)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus XZ-2 iHSRicoh CX1
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