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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 2 years after the CX4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Ricoh CX4

 TG-630 iHS CX4 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 CX4 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh CX4

 TG-630 iHS CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the CX4.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and CX4.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
27
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (220 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh CX4
 Olympus TG-630 iHSRicoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Ricoh CX4
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $211