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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh CX4, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was brought out 3 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-3 matches up versus the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Ricoh CX4

 TG-3 CX4 
AnnouncedMarch 2014August 2010Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus TG-3

 CX4 TG-3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh CX4

 TG-3 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 has got external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-3 versus the CX4.

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and CX4 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and CX4.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (247g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (330 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
74
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (247 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh CX4
 Olympus Tough TG-3Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Ricoh CX4
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-03-31 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $211