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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Announced January 2013
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh PX, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 18 months after the PX making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 TG-830 iHS PX 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

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

 PX TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually More precise focus

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

 TG-830 iHS PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the PX.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.

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

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and PX.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-830 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Ricoh PX
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
45
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging info
Ricoh PX Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh PX
 Olympus TG-830 iHSRicoh PX
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Ricoh PX
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $329