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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Announced January 2013
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 20 months earlier than the WG-M1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the WG-M1 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-M1

 TG-830 iHS WG-M1 
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WG-M1 TG-830 iHS 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2013Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh WG-M1

 TG-830 iHS WG-M1 
Manual focus 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-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the WG-M1.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
great battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
45
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus TG-830 iHSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Ricoh WG-M1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-08 2014-09-12
Body design 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $2,000