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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced about the same time to the WG-20 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Ricoh WG-20

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS WG-20 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 WG-20 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-20

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS WG-20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has outer dimensions 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 WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the WG-20.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and WG-20.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
69
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery power (330 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
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 great battery power (330 per charge)
 weather proof
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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 weather sealing
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
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 rather wide (21mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 weather proof
 great battery power (330 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging details
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 rather wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 has face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-20
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSRicoh WG-20
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Ricoh WG-20
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-01-29 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4616 x 3464 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 330 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $250 $370