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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-320 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-320 scores vs the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 TG-320 WG-4 GPS 

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

 WG-4 GPS TG-320 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

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

 TG-320 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-320 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 against the WG-4 GPS.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

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

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography factors
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (155g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography features
67
lighter than others (155 grams)
environment sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (150 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Olympus TG-320Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-320 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $210