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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh CX3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 24 months after the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Ricoh CX3

 TG-1 iHS CX3 
RevealedMay 2012June 2010Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 CX3 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k610kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh CX3

 TG-1 iHS CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the CX3.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and CX3.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-1 iHS to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
27
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
46
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging advice
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh CX3
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSRicoh CX3
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Ricoh CX3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 350 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $329