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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
35

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh CX6, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 7 years after the CX6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-6 scores against the CX6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Ricoh CX6

		

		

			
 TG-6 CX6 
ReleasedMay 2019November 2011More modern by 92 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 CX6 TG-6 
Screen resolution1230k1040kCrisper screen (+190k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh CX6

		

		

			
 TG-6 CX6 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 versus the CX6.
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and CX6 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and CX6.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-6 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TG-6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 has manual focus
 has face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
28
 manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (201g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography advice
47
 high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
27
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
68
 better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
 lighter than competition (201 grams)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
57
 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
45
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
30
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (201g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh CX6
 Olympus Tough TG-6Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Ricoh CX6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-05-22 2011-11-15
Body design 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection 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 range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings 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    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
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 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-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $449 $595