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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Ricoh PX
(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
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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").

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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.

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

 TG-630 iHS PX 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

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

 PX TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

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

 TG-630 iHS PX 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
27
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
Ricoh PX Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
59
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
39
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh PX
 Olympus TG-630 iHSRicoh PX
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