Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 monthThe 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.
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 & Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh CX6
TG-610 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus TG-610
CX6 | TG-610 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 10 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1230k | 920k | Crisper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh CX6
TG-610 | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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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 |