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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 21 months earlier than the WG-30W making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TG-830 iHS WG-30W 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WG-30W TG-830 iHS 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2013Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh WG-30W

 TG-830 iHS WG-30W 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the WG-30W.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and WG-30W.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
67
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
45
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus TG-830 iHSRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Ricoh WG-30W
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-08 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $280