Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 5 years before the WG-50 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the WG-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and WG-50.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.