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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Ricoh WG-30

 TG-820 iHS WG-30 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 WG-30 TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2012Fresher by 32 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-30

 TG-820 iHS WG-30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the WG-30.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and WG-30.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
27
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-30
 Olympus TG-820 iHSRicoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Ricoh WG-30
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-08 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,030k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $428