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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh CX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 18 months later than the CX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Ricoh CX5

 TG-630 iHS CX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 CX5 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh CX5

 TG-630 iHS CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the CX5.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and CX5.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
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comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
Ricoh CX5 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than others in class (205g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh CX5
 Olympus TG-630 iHSRicoh CX5
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Ricoh CX5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $399