Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX6
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 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
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Revealed November 2011

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh CX6, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-820 iHS was brought out 3 months after the CX6 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Ricoh CX6
TG-820 iHS | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
CX6 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1030k | Clearer display (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh CX6
TG-820 iHS | CX6 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | November 2011 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the CX6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and CX6.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-820 iHS to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Ricoh CX6 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-08 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,030 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 201 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | DB-100 |
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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $500 | $595 |