Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX2
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched January 2011
(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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Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-610 versus Ricoh CX2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-610 was unveiled 17 months later than the CX2 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-610 scores against the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh CX2
| TG-610 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Olympus TG-610
| CX2 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh CX2
| TG-610 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 against the CX2.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and CX2.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to deliver extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent TG-610 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| 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 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 185g (0.41 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 | 210 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $223 | $341 |