Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh PX
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh PX 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched August 2011
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh PX Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh PX, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-610 was announced 7 months before the PX so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-610 matches up versus the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh PX
TG-610 | PX | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus TG-610
PX | TG-610 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh PX
TG-610 | PX | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh PX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 compared to the PX.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and PX.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus TG-610 | Ricoh PX |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 210 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | DB-100 |
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 |
Retail cost | $223 | $329 |