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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh G900, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 7 years earlier than the G900 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the G900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Ricoh G900

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 G900 TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2012More recent by 73 months
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen resolution1040k1030kCrisper screen (+10k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh G900

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the G900.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and G900.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to provide extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography information
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
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 offers face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Ricoh G900
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery life (340 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
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 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 environment proof
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
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 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 environment proof
 great battery life (340 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone socket
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh G900
 Olympus TG-820 iHSRicoh G900
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Ricoh G900
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-08 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,030k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 340 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $752