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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-610 versus Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was announced 7 years prior to the WG-50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-610 matches up against the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh WG-50

		

		

			
 TG-610 WG-50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 WG-50 TG-610 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2011Newer by 77 months
Manual focus  More precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh WG-50

		

		

			
 TG-610 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-610 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-610 compared to the WG-50.
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and WG-50.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
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 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (210 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
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 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic socket
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh WG-50
 Olympus TG-610Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-610 Ricoh WG-50
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-06 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 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 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $223 $280