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Comparison of Olympus SZ-31MR and Ricoh CX5 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SZ-31MR ×
Ricoh CX5 ×
General
ModelOlympus SZ-31MRRicoh CX5
BrandOlympusRicoh
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberSZ-31MRCX5
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20122011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106102
Width (mm)4029
Height (mm)6959
Weight (g)226197
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1610
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.69
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x180
  • 320x240
  • 640x360
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)240-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/H.264 with stereo soundAVI (OpenDML Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 11 Lenses in 10 Groups, 3/6 AsphericalRicoh Zoom; 10 elements in 7 groups (4 asph. elements, 5 asph. surfaces)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 600.0028.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 108.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)2410.7
Aperture range (f)0.14 - 0.330.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4.8
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection; Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF TrackingMulti / spot contrast detection with face priority and 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)920,000920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent 1
  • incandescent 2
  • manual
  • multi-pattern auto
  • outdoors
Shutter speed range (s)1/1700 - 41/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Hand-Held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset,Portrait, Discreet Mode, Night. Port., Night Landscape Multi-shot, Sports, Landscape, Zoom Macro, Pets, Skew Correct Mode
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye flash
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO 1600: Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) - 30.5ft (9.3m); Tele: 1.31ft (0.4m) - 13.1ft (4.0m)Approx. 20 cm - 4.0 m (Wide), approx. 28 cm - 3.0 m (Telephoto) (ISO Auto to 1600 max.)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5940
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-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)
  • micro hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200280
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary DB-100
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable-
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software
  • mediabrowser and dl-10 software for pc
  • vm-1 software for mac
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • 7; mac os x 10.4 - 10.6.4
  • vista
  • win xp
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Image Stabilization, iHS Technology, 3-inch 920K-dot Touchscreen LCD, 1080p Full HD Movies-



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