Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX2
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2009

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh CX2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-320 was manufactured 2 years after the CX2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-320 matches up against the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Ricoh CX2
TG-320 | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Olympus TG-320
CX2 | TG-320 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh CX2
TG-320 | CX2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 provides outer 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") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the CX2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and CX2.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to show greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-320 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2009-08-20 |
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 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
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 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 images | - |
Type 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $341 |