Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus TG-860 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
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced February 2015
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Launched September 2014
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Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-860 and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-860 was launched 5 months later than the WG-M1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-860 grades vs the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| TG-860 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+345k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus TG-860
| WG-M1 | TG-860 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Ricoh WG-M1
| TG-860 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | September 2014 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 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).
Check out the Olympus TG-860 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-860 vs the WG-M1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and WG-M1.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 115k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic 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 gr (0.49 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
| Physical 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 | 300 images | 350 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $279 | $2,000 |