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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Ricoh CX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was released 3 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Ricoh CX1

 TG-630 iHS CX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 CX1 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh CX1

 TG-630 iHS CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the CX1.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and CX1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-630 iHS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography info
27
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
low MP (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus TG-630 iHSRicoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Ricoh CX1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 167 gr (0.37 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 220 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $299