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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh CX3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was announced 21 months later than the CX3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Ricoh CX3

 TG-820 iHS CX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 21 months
Screen resolution1030k920kClearer screen (+110k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 CX3 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh CX3

 TG-820 iHS CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the CX3.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and CX3.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-820 iHS to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-820 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
27
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
38
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh CX3
 Olympus TG-820 iHSRicoh CX3
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Ricoh CX3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,030k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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