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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-310 versus Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-310 matches up vs the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh WG-20

 TG-310 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus TG-310

 WG-20 TG-310 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh WG-20

 TG-310 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 offers external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-310 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 compared to the WG-20.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and WG-20.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography advice
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh WG-20
 Olympus TG-310Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-310 Ricoh WG-20
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $370