Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was released 3 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the GR Digital III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the GR Digital III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.