Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX2

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh CX2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 2 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the CX2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and CX2.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-1 iHS to render extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.