Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 3 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the GR Digital III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features physical dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the GR Digital III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and GR Digital III.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.