Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Ricoh CX5
TG-830 iHS | CX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
CX5 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh CX5
TG-830 iHS | CX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |