Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 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 (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2012
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 & Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Ricoh WG-4
TG-320 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus TG-320
WG-4 | TG-320 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh WG-4
TG-320 | WG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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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 |