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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 13 months prior to the WG-20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Ricoh WG-20

 TG-630 iHS WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 WG-20 TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh WG-20

 TG-630 iHS WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the WG-20.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and WG-20.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
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environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh WG-20
 Olympus TG-630 iHSRicoh WG-20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Ricoh WG-20
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $370