Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 12 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with external measurements 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 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS will have a benefit in sensor technology.