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Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Comparison

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Ricoh CX6

10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing CX6 and XZ-2 iHS, two Compact cameras from Ricoh and Olympus. Ricoh CX6 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Olympus XZ-2 iHS is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Ricoh CX6 was introduced to market in November 2011 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS was launched in December 2012. There is 13 months difference between CX6 and XZ-2 iHS so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger XZ-2 iHS, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-11-15
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 201g. 104 x 59 x 29 mm

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-12-18
  • 12MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 28-112 mm F1.8-2.5 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 346g. 113 x 65 x 48 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh CX6 over Olympus XZ-2 iHS
LCD Resolution
1.230k dots vs 920k dots 33% higher resolution screen
Weight
201 g vs 346 g 145 g lighter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 112mm 188 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10.7× vs 4x more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Olympus XZ-2 iHS over Ricoh CX6
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
12 MP vs 10 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.50 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
8.6m vs 4.0m 4.6m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
3.52µm2 vs 2.81µm2 25% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
Built-in ND Filter
Yes vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
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Common Strengths of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh CX6 has external dimensions of 104 x 59 x 29 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 201 g (0.44 lb / 7.09 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 Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. Ricoh CX6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 19mm thinner than Olympus XZ-2 iHS.

Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS.
Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh CX6 is significantly lighter (145g ) than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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CX6
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Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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CX6
XZ-2 iHS
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Ricoh CX6 nor Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

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 CX6 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XZ-2 iHS.
Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh CX6 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor. On the other hand, Olympus XZ-2 iHS has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the CX6 and XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison.

Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Cameras


As seen above, Olympus XZ-2 iHS has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Ricoh CX6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh CX6 features a 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 10.7× zoom lens whereas Olympus XZ-2 iHS features a 28-112 mm F1.8-2.5 4x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Olympus XZ-2 iHS is faster than Ricoh CX6 at this focal length. On the tele end, Ricoh CX6 has 188mm longer reach than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS. However, with a max aperture of f2.50, Olympus XZ-2 iHS is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

CX6
XZ-2 iHS
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

CX6
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

CX6
XZ-2 iHS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

CX6
XZ-2 iHS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh CX6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh CX6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Ricoh CX6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
35 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
112 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh CX6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
201g
10.7X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
346g
Body Thickness 48mm
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Ricoh CX6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh CX6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS scores compare:

Ricoh CX6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #149 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #701 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #10 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #302 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-2 iHS is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh CX6 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh CX6. Otherwise, Olympus XZ-2 iHS is the better camera overall.

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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh CX6 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Brand Ricoh Olympus
Announced 2011-11-15 2012-12-18
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/1.7-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area 28.07mm2 41.52mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 35
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-300 mm (10.7×) 28-112 mm (4x)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.6 F1.8-2.5
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Max Flash Sync s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 201g 346g
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm 113 x 65 x 48mm
Battery Life n/a 340 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 49
DxO Color Depth not tested 20.4
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.3
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 216
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