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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Launched August 2011
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-810 matches up vs the WG-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Ricoh WG-50

 TG-810 WG-50 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus TG-810

 WG-50 TG-810 
RevealedMay 2017August 2011More recent by 70 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh WG-50

 TG-810 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 has outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 versus the WG-50.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and WG-50.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography factors
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MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh WG-50
 Olympus TG-810Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-810 Ricoh WG-50
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $428 $280