Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Released April 2013
- Updated by Ricoh GR II
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the GR (16MP) is very similar but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-610 was revealed 3 years before the GR and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-610 scores against the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh GR
| TG-610 | GR |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Olympus TG-610
| GR | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 27 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh GR
| TG-610 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-610 against the GR.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and GR is 93 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and GR.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh GR will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Ricoh GR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Ricoh GR |
| Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2013-04-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 300 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 972 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $223 | $971 |