Clicky

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-610 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The TG-610 was revealed 10 months before the CX6 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-610 scores versus the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh CX6

 TG-610 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus TG-610

 CX6 TG-610 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2011More recent by 10 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh CX6

 TG-610 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-610 versus Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 and the CX6.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and CX6.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus TG-610Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-610 Ricoh CX6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2011-11-15
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 201g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 210 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $223 $595