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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh CX4, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Ricoh CX4

 TG-830 iHS CX4 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 CX4 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh CX4

 TG-830 iHS CX4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the CX4.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and CX4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
45
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh CX4
 Olympus TG-830 iHSRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Ricoh CX4
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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 data format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (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 300 photos -
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $211