Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
(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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Below is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-870 was announced 16 months before the WG-50 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-870 matches up versus the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Ricoh WG-50
| TG-870 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus TG-870
| WG-50 | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | January 2016 | More recent by 16 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Ricoh WG-50
| TG-870 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 compared to the WG-50.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and WG-50.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older TG-870 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Ricoh WG-50 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2016-01-06 | 2017-05-24 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | On, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Wireless) |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 |
| Form of battery | 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 recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $280 | $280 |