Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Released September 2011
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe TG-310 was revealed 8 months before the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-310 grades vs the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
TG-310 | GR Digital IV |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Olympus TG-310
GR Digital IV | TG-310 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2011 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
TG-310 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 has outer 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 Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-310 versus the GR Digital IV.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and GR Digital IV.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-310 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2011-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 pictures | 390 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $599 |