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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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
  • Launched November 2011
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh CX6, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 5 years after the CX6 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-5 scores vs the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Ricoh CX6

		

		

			
 TG-5 CX6 
LaunchedMay 2017November 2011Newer by 67 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 CX6 TG-5 
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh CX6

		

		

			
 TG-5 CX6 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 against the CX6.
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and CX6 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and CX6.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-5 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 has manual focus
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
28
 manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
64
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others (250g)
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
46
 max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery power (340 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
27
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
68
 great battery power (340 per charge)
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than others (250g)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
66
 lighter than competition in class (201g)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography features
57
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery power (340 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
45
 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
34
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone port
 more heavy than others (250 grams)
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus Tough TG-5Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Ricoh CX6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-05-17 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
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)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 340 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $449 $595