Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
- Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe TG-830 iHS was manufactured 17 months after the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
TG-830 iHS | GR Digital IV | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | September 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
GR Digital IV | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh GR Digital IV
TG-830 iHS | GR Digital IV | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outer measurements 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 IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the GR Digital IV.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and GR Digital IV.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-830 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2011-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 photos | 390 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $599 |