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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
Ricoh CX6
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Ricoh CX6

 TG-810 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus TG-810

 CX6 TG-810 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX6

 TG-810 CX6 
ReleasedAugust 2011November 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography info
Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
64
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus TG-810Ricoh CX6
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