Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
- Released February 2015
- Successor 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
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced May 2017
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Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-860 and Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-860 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-860 scores vs the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Ricoh WG-50
| TG-860 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-50 over the Olympus TG-860
| WG-50 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | February 2015 | Fresher by 27 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Ricoh WG-50
| TG-860 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-860 and Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 versus the WG-50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and WG-50.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older TG-860 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Ricoh WG-50 |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2015-02-06 | 2017-05-24 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| 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 data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest 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 size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | On, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Wireless) |
| 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 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
| 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 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $279 | $280 |