Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX3
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2017
- Older Model is Olympus TG-4
- Successor is Olympus TG-6
(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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Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-5 was revealed 7 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-5 grades against the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Ricoh CX3
| TG-5 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2017 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 85 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus TG-5
| CX3 | TG-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh CX3
| TG-5 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 vs the CX3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and CX3 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and CX3.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-5 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal 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 size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250g (0.55 lbs) | 206g (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 | 340 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $449 | $329 |
