Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX1

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 3 years after the CX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the CX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and CX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give you extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.