Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-310 was released 6 months earlier than the CX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 grades against the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh CX5
TG-310 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus TG-310
CX5 | TG-310 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh CX5
TG-310 | CX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 features outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 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).
Look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 versus the CX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and CX5.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-310 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | DB-100 |
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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $399 |