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Comparison of Olympus SZ-20 and Ricoh CX4 [S]ave

Attribute
Ricoh CX4 ×
Olympus SZ-20 ×
General
ModelRicoh CX4Olympus SZ-20
BrandRicohOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberCX4SZ-20
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)102102
Width (mm)2930
Height (mm)5964
Weight (g)205186
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1016
Sensor format1/2.3 inch-
Sensor area (mm²)28.07-
Sensor width (mm)6.17-
Sensor height (mm)4.55-
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.69-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1728 x 1296(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • .mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)57
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (OpenDML Motion JPEG)MP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensRicoh Zoom; 10 elements in 7 groups (4 asph. elements, 5 asph. surfaces)Olympus lens; 9 lenses in 8 groups with 4 aspherical and 2 ED elements.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 300.0024.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)10.712.5
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3010
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4.8
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeMulti / spot contrast detection with face priority and trackingContrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent 1
  • incandescent 2
  • manual
  • multi-pattern auto
  • outdoors
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment multi, center-weighted, spotDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Discreet Mode, Night. Port., Night Landscape Multi-shot, Sports, Landscape, Zoom Macro, Pets, Skew Correct ModeSmart Panorama, 3D Mode, 8 Magic Filters (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye flash
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionApprox. 20 cm - 4.0 m (Wide), approx. 28 cm - 3.0 m (Telephoto) (ISO Auto to 1600 max.)ISO 1250: Wide: 0.1 - 5.7 m; Tele: 0.6 - 2.9 m
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)860
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • audio/video output)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.33-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)57
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)123
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310-
Battery form factorProprietary DB-100Proprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included-1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • mediabrowser and dl-10 software for pc
  • vm-1 software for mac
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software
Os compatibility
  • 7; mac os x 10.4 - 10.6.3
  • vista
  • win xp
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCMOS image sensor is backside illuminated type. Class 6 or greater SD card recommended for 720p movie shootingSensor-shift Image Stabilization, Magic Art Filters (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)



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