Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh PX
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh PX 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
- Announced January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Ricoh PX
TG-830 iHS | PX | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |