Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh CX4

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh CX4, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was revealed 4 years after the CX4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-860 matches up versus the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 vs the CX4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and CX4.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-860 to render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.