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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the G900 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Ricoh G900

 TG-630 iHS G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 G900 TG-630 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2013More recent by 62 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh G900

 TG-630 iHS G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Ricoh G900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the G900.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and G900.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to deliver more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
27
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography information
Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
59
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than average (247 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
39
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (220 shots)
no Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
environment proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than average (247g)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh G900
 Olympus TG-630 iHSRicoh G900
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Ricoh G900
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 220 photographs 340 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $752