Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh CX4 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh CX4 has external dimensions of 102 x 59 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-2 iHS has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 48 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 1.89″) and weighs 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.20 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh CX4 and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS. Ricoh CX4 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 19mm thinner than Olympus XZ-2 iHS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh CX4 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh CX4 is significantly lighter (141g ) than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Ricoh CX4 nor Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh CX4 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus XZ-2 iHS features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Ricoh CX4 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XZ-2 iHS.