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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
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Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 13 months before the WG-4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Ricoh WG-4

 TG-630 iHS WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 WG-4 TG-630 iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh WG-4

 TG-630 iHS WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got 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) and the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the WG-4.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and WG-4.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
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comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography factors
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weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh WG-4
 Olympus TG-630 iHSRicoh WG-4
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Ricoh WG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-08 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $330