Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-850 iHS was released 8 months before the WG-30W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Ricoh WG-30W
| TG-850 iHS | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| WG-30W | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | January 2014 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-30W
| TG-850 iHS | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the WG-30W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and WG-30W.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older TG-850 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Ricoh WG-30W |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2014-01-29 | 2014-10-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest 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 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218g (0.48 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Battery style | 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 |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $250 | $280 |