Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G900
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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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The following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-830 iHS was brought out 6 years before the G900 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Ricoh G900. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Ricoh G900
| TG-830 iHS | G900 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
| G900 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2018 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 62 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh G900
| TG-830 iHS | G900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the G900.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and G900.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
| Olympus TG-830 iHS | Ricoh G900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Ricoh G900 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2018-02-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Flash on, flash off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840x2160 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | BuiltIn | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 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 | 300 shots | 340 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $0 | $752 |