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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh CX4, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 17 months after the CX4 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-320 scores against the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Ricoh CX4

 TG-320 CX4 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus TG-320

 CX4 TG-320 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh CX4

 TG-320 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 has outer 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 CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 versus the CX4.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and CX4.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger TG-320 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others (155g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (150 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
67
lighter than others (155g)
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (150 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh CX4
 Olympus TG-320Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-320 Ricoh CX4
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display 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 speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B DB-100
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/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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