Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Ricoh CX1
TG-630 iHS | CX1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
CX1 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh CX1
TG-630 iHS | CX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |