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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was introduced 17 months later than the CX2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-310 scores versus the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh CX2

 TG-310 CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Olympus TG-310

 CX2 TG-310 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh CX2

 TG-310 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-310 against the CX2.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and CX2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to render more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer TG-310 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
Ricoh CX2 Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition (185g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh CX2
 Olympus TG-310Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-310 Ricoh CX2
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $341