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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was revealed 3 years after the CX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Ricoh CX1

 TG-1 iHS CX1 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2009More modern by 40 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 CX1 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k610kClearer screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh CX1

 TG-1 iHS CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the CX1.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and CX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-1 iHS to render more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TG-1 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging factors
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh CX1
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSRicoh CX1
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Ricoh CX1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-08 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 610k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $299