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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX6, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was manufactured 3 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-4 matches up vs the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Ricoh CX6

 TG-4 CX6 
IntroducedApril 2015November 2011More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus TG-4

 CX6 TG-4 
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh CX6

 TG-4 CX6 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 comes with exterior dimensions 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 CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 compared to the CX6.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and CX6 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and CX6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger TG-4 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
74
good battery (380 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
62
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Ricoh CX6
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-04-13 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $379 $595