Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Ricoh WG-M1
TG-830 iHS | WG-M1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+345k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
WG-M1 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh WG-M1
TG-830 iHS | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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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 |