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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-320 versus Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-320 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-320 grades versus the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Ricoh WG-4

 TG-320 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus TG-320

 WG-4 TG-320 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh WG-4

 TG-320 WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-320 versus Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 compared to the WG-4.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and WG-4.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
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MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
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lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography highlights
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh WG-4
 Olympus TG-320Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-320 Ricoh WG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $330