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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85 Imaging
33 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 2 years later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

          

          

            
 TG-630 iHS GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 30 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

          

          

            
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

          

          

            
 TG-630 iHS GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers external measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 94 and 85 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-630 iHS to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

            Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography factors
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 has face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 manual focus
 supports RAW files
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Street photography camera
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography features
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (220 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good battery pack (440 shots)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 low resolution (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography information
59
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low battery (220 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 good battery pack (440 shots)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography features
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery (220 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (440 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Olympus TG-630 iHSRicoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-08 2010-08-06
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 367 grams (0.81 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
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 shots 440 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $147