Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX6
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced November 2011
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In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX6, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-2 iHS was brought out 20 months after the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Ricoh CX6
| TG-2 iHS | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | November 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| CX6 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 610k | Sharper screen (+620k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh CX6
| TG-2 iHS | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the CX6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and CX6.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-2 iHS to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Ricoh CX6 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-06-28 | 2011-11-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | OLED | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | Li-90B | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $380 | $595 |