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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-4 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-810 matches up vs the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Ricoh WG-4

 TG-810 WG-4 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus TG-810

 WG-4 TG-810 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2011Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh WG-4

 TG-810 WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 versus the WG-4.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and WG-4.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh WG-4
 Olympus TG-810Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-810 Ricoh WG-4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-16 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $428 $330