Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 5 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the WG-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the WG-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and WG-50.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.