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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-610 scores against the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh WG-4

		

		

			
 TG-610 WG-4 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 WG-4 TG-610 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Manually focus  More precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh WG-4

		

		

			
 TG-610 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 against the WG-4.
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and WG-4.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
41
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography highlights
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (240 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
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 environment proof
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
 weather proofing
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 low battery pack (240 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography highlights
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 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 weather proofing
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
36
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh WG-4
 Olympus TG-610Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-610 Ricoh WG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $223 $330