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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 2 years after the G700SE which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Ricoh G700SE

 TG-630 iHS G700SE 
IntroducedJanuary 2013October 2010Newer by 28 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 G700SE TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh G700SE

 TG-630 iHS G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the G700SE.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and G700SE.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-630 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
you can focus manually
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (307 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (307g)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus TG-630 iHSRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Ricoh G700SE
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 220 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $0