Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Introduced October 2010

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-830 iHS was launched 2 years after the G700SE which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Ricoh G700SE
TG-830 iHS | G700SE | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | October 2010 | More modern by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
G700SE | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh G700SE
TG-830 iHS | G700SE | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the G700SE.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and G700SE.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Ricoh G700SE |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2010-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest 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 size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 307 gr (0.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
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 | 300 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $0 |