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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV 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
  • Released January 2013
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(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  • Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 TG-830 iHS GR Digital IV 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2011Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 GR Digital IV TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 TG-830 iHS GR Digital IV 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery (390 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
great battery (390 shots)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f1.9)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography features
45
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
29
good max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Olympus TG-830 iHSRicoh GR Digital IV
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