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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh CX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-320 grades vs the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Ricoh CX1

 TG-320 CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus TG-320

 CX1 TG-320 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh CX1

 TG-320 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has external measurements 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 CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 vs the CX1.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and CX1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to produce greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-320 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography details
67
lighter than others in class (155g)
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus TG-320Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-320 Ricoh CX1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $299