Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured within a month of the WG-4 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the WG-4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and WG-4.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.