Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2020
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-850 iHS was introduced 7 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Ricoh WG-70
TG-850 iHS | WG-70 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
WG-70 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Released | February 2020 | January 2014 | More recent by 73 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-70
TG-850 iHS | WG-70 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the WG-70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and WG-70.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older TG-850 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Ricoh WG-70 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2020-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 images | 300 images |
Battery style | 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 (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $250 | $280 |