Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh PX
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh PX 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced August 2011

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh PX Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh PX, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-630 iHS was announced 18 months later than the PX which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Ricoh PX
TG-630 iHS | PX | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
PX | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh PX
TG-630 iHS | PX | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh PX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the PX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and PX.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh PX to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Ricoh PX |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
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 | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Battery format | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $329 |