Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 13 months prior to the WG-4 GPS making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got external dimensions 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 WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.