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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 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 WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 8 years before the WG-70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Ricoh WG-70

 TG-830 iHS WG-70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WG-70 TG-830 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2013More modern by 86 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh WG-70

 TG-830 iHS WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features exterior 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) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the WG-70.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and WG-70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
45
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus TG-830 iHSRicoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Ricoh WG-70
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
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 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $280