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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-610 versus Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was announced 8 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-610 scores against the G900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh G900

 TG-610 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus TG-610

 G900 TG-610 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 86 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh G900

 TG-610 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 versus the G900.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and G900.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
Ricoh G900 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery (340 shots)
weather proof
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
56
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather proof
good battery (340 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh G900
 Olympus TG-610Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-610 Ricoh G900
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-06 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 210 pictures 340 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $223 $752