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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
Ricoh G700SE
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Ricoh G700SE

 TG-830 iHS G700SE 
IntroducedJanuary 2013October 2010More modern by 28 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 G700SE TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh G700SE

 TG-830 iHS G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
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weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
23
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than average (307 grams)
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus TG-830 iHSRicoh G700SE
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
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