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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
34 Overall
34

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
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
  • Released August 2010
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX4, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was released 4 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-4 scores vs the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Ricoh CX4

		

		

			
 TG-4 CX4 
ReleasedApril 2015August 2010Fresher by 57 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 CX4 TG-4 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh CX4

		

		

			
 TG-4 CX4 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 versus the CX4.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and CX4 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and CX4.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
47
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
27
 manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (247g)
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
74
 better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
 weather sealing
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average (247 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
66
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
62
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
42
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than average (247g)
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh CX4
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Ricoh CX4
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-04-13 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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 380 images -
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    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $379 $211