Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Ricoh CX5
TG-630 iHS | CX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
CX5 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh CX5
TG-630 iHS | CX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |