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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Released January 2011
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-30W which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-610 scores vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh WG-30W

		

		

			
 TG-610 WG-30W 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 WG-30W TG-610 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2011Newer by 45 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh WG-30W

		

		

			
 TG-610 WG-30W 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 features outside 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 and the WG-30W.
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and WG-30W.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
33
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
35
 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography advice
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (210 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
45
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
64
 weather sealing
 good  resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 bad battery (210 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
 weather proof
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery (210 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse mode
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic port
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus TG-610Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-610 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
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 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 210 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $223 $280