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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • Introduced August 2011
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh CX3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was unveiled 15 months after the CX3 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-810 matches up versus the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Ricoh CX3

 TG-810 CX3 
RevealedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus TG-810

 CX3 TG-810 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX3

 TG-810 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 against the CX3.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and CX3.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-810 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger TG-810 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
64
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX3
 Olympus TG-810Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-810 Ricoh CX3
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $428 $329