Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very similar but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 17 months after the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the GR Digital IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.