Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus TG-5 Comparison

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Ricoh CX6

10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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12 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus TG-5 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh CX6, which was introduced in November 2011 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Olympus TG-5, which was introduced in May 2017 is a Waterproof camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, CX6 is 6 years older than TG-5. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-11-15

10MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

5.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

201g. 104 x 59 x 29 mm

Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2017-05-17

12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 100-12800)

25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

20.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

250g. 113 x 66 x 32 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Olympus Tough TG-4 Compare

Olympus TG-5 was replaced by Olympus Tough TG-6. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Olympus Tough TG-6 vs Olympus Tough TG-5
Olympus Tough TG-6 vs Ricoh CX6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh CX6 over Olympus Tough TG-5

LCD Screen Resolution	1.230k dots vs 460k dots	167% higher resolution screen
Weight	201 g vs 250 g	49 g lighter
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	300mm vs 100mm	200 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	10.7× vs 4x	more flexible focal coverage
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Reasons to choose Olympus Tough TG-5 over Ricoh CX6

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected	Better connectivity
Live Composite Mode	Yes vs No	Excellent help for long-exposure photography
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	12 MP vs 10 MP	19% more pixels
Max ISO	12.800 vs 3.200	300% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting	20.0fps vs 5.0fps	15 fps faster
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 28mm	3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.00 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs No	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking	Yes vs No	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Common Strengths of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus Tough TG-5

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting

Common Weaknesses of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus Tough TG-5

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option

Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus TG-5: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh CX6 has external dimensions of 104 x 59 x 29 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 201 g (0.44 lb / 7.09 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-5 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5. Ricoh CX6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Olympus TG-5.

Comparison image of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5.

Comparison image of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5.

Top View Comparison image of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh CX6 is significantly lighter (49g ) than the Olympus TG-5 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

CX6

TG-5

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

CX6

TG-5

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus TG-5: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh CX6 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor. On the other hand, Olympus TG-5 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features TruePic VIII processor.

Below you can see the CX6 and TG-5 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5 Cameras

Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus TG-5 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh CX6 features a 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 10.7× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-5 features a 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 4x zoom lens.

Olympus TG-5 has 3mm wider coverage than the Ricoh CX6. At f2.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Ricoh CX6 has 200mm longer reach than the Olympus TG-5. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Olympus TG-5 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

CX6

TG-5

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

CX6

TG-5

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

CX6

TG-5

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

CX6

TG-5

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh CX6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-5 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh CX6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-5 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Ricoh CX6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-5 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
100 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh CX6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-5 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
201g
10.7X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
250g
Environmental Sealings
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
Read the details

Ricoh CX6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-5 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details

Ricoh CX6 vs Olympus TG-5: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh CX6 and Olympus TG-5 scores compare:

Ricoh CX6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #155 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #677 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-5

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #13 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #314 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-5 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh CX6 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh CX6. Otherwise, Olympus TG-5 is the better camera overall.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX6 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh CX6	Olympus Tough TG-5
Brand	Ricoh	Olympus
Announced	2011-11-15	2017-05-17
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	10 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	3648 x 2736	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-300 mm (10.7×)	25-100 mm (4x)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.6	F2.0-4.9
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	1,230k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.00 m	n/a
Max Flash Sync	s	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	5.0 fps	20.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Eye-Fi Connected	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	201g	250g
Dimensions	104 x 59 x 29mm	113 x 66 x 32mm
Battery Life	n/a	340 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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