Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX2
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released August 2009

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was released 2 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-810 grades vs the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Ricoh CX2
TG-810 | CX2 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Olympus TG-810
CX2 | TG-810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX2
TG-810 | CX2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 against the CX2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and CX2.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-810 to show more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-810 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Ricoh CX2 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $428 | $341 |