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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
38 Features
36 Overall
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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
27
 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
39
 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
34
 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
59
 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)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
39
 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
47
 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
30
 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