Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh CX6
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2011

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh CX6, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-850 iHS was brought out 2 years after the CX6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Ricoh CX6
TG-850 iHS | CX6 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 27 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
CX6 | TG-850 iHS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh CX6
TG-850 iHS | CX6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the CX6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and CX6.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Ricoh CX6 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $250 | $595 |