Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX1
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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93 Imaging
31 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Below is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh CX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-6 was unveiled 10 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-6 scores against the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Ricoh CX1
| TG-6 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2019 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 125 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Olympus TG-6
| CX1 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh CX1
| TG-6 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 and the CX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and CX1 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and CX1.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-6 to show extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2019-05-22 | 2009-02-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 9MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| 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 | 20.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 PC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253 gr (0.56 lb) | 180 gr (0.40 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 | 340 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $449 | $299 |