Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2011

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was launched 3 months prior to the CX6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-810 grades against the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Ricoh CX6
TG-810 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus TG-810
CX6 | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX6
TG-810 | CX6 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | November 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 provides external 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) while the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 against the CX6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and CX6.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Ricoh CX6 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 201g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $428 | $595 |