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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Launched August 2011
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Released August 2010
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh CX4, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was brought out 13 months later than the CX4 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-810 scores vs the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Ricoh CX4

 TG-810 CX4 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus TG-810

 CX4 TG-810 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX4

 TG-810 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 versus the CX4.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and CX4.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-810 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
64
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX4
 Olympus TG-810Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-810 Ricoh CX4
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 59 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 images -
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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $428 $211