Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Announced September 2014
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Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-850 iHS was released 7 months prior to the WG-M1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Ricoh WG-M1
| TG-850 iHS | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| WG-M1 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | January 2014 | Fresher by 7 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-M1
| TG-850 iHS | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides 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-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the WG-M1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and WG-M1.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-850 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2014-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 115k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 350 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $250 | $2,000 |
