Ricoh CX4 vs OM System Tough TG-7

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Ricoh CX4 and the OM System Tough TG-7, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Ricoh CX4 was introduced in August 2010 and OM System Tough TG-7 was introduced in September 2023. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh CX4 over OM System Tough TG-7.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose OM System Tough TG-7 over Ricoh CX4.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Ricoh CX4 and OM System Tough TG-7 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 920k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Ricoh CX4 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. OM System Tough TG-7 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Ricoh CX4 is equipped with Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 2736, 3648 x 2048, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1728 x 1296, 1280 x 9601, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. OM System Tough TG-7 is equipped with TruePic VIII processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization (2.5 stops of compensation in OM System Tough TG-7).

Built-in GPS on OM System Tough TG-7

OM System Tough TG-7 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi on OM System Tough TG-7

OM System Tough TG-7 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Ricoh CX4 comes with DB-100 battery pack and OM System Tough TG-7 comes with LI-92B battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.

External Storage Slots

Ricoh CX4 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. OM System Tough TG-7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Ricoh CX4, and up to 1/2000 sec on OM System Tough TG-7. Ricoh CX4 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. OM System Tough TG-7 can shoot continuously up to 20.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m on Ricoh CX4..

Ricoh CX4 body has dimensions of 102 x 59 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.32 x 1.14") and OM System Tough TG-7 body has dimensions of 114 x 66 x 33 mm (4.49 x 2.6 x 1.3"). Ricoh CX4 weighs 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz) and OM System Tough TG-7 weighs 253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz).

Ricoh CX4

OM System Tough TG-7

102 mm

59 mm

114 mm

66 mm

59 mm

66 mm

29 mm

33 mm