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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh CX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 3 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Ricoh CX1

 TG-820 iHS CX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution1030k920kSharper screen (+110k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 CX1 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh CX1

 TG-820 iHS CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the CX1.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and CX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-820 iHS to resolve extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
27
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus TG-820 iHSRicoh CX1
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Ricoh CX1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,030k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $299