Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Olympus TG-860 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
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched February 2015
- New Model is Olympus TG-870
(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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In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-860 versus Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-860 was introduced 4 months after the WG-30W which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-860 matches up against the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| TG-860 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus TG-860
| WG-30W | TG-860 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Ricoh WG-30W
| TG-860 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | October 2014 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 and the WG-30W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and WG-30W.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Ricoh WG-30W |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2014-10-09 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
| 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 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 | 300 images | 300 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $279 | $280 |