Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Announced April 2013
- Replacement is Ricoh GR II
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Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the GR (16MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-310 was manufactured 3 years before the GR which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-310 scores vs the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh GR
| TG-310 | GR |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Olympus TG-310
| GR | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 27 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GR
| TG-310 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 has outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-310 and the GR.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and GR is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and GR.
All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-310 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Ricoh GR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Ricoh GR |
| Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2013-04-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 300 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 972 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photos | 290 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $0 | $971 |