Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Ricoh CX1
TG-820 iHS | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 1030k | 920k | Sharper screen (+110k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
CX1 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh CX1
TG-820 iHS | CX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |