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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh CX5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 18 months after the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Ricoh CX5

 TG-830 iHS CX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 CX5 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh CX5

 TG-830 iHS CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with physical 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) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the CX5.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and CX5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
67
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging features
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh CX5
 Olympus TG-830 iHSRicoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Ricoh CX5
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
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 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 300 photos -
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $399