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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh G900, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 5 years before the G900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Ricoh G900

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS G900 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 G900 TG-850 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2014More recent by 49 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh G900

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS G900 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the G900.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and G900.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older TG-850 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
35
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
45
 manual focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
69
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
60
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography factors
Ricoh G900 Sports photography factors
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (330 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
54
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography info
Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
72
 better than average battery power (330 shots)
 weather proofing
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 better than average battery power (340 per charge)
 environment proof
 MP count decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
56
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
33
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone jack
32
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh G900
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSRicoh G900
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Ricoh G900
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-01-29 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 4616 x 3464 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $752