Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G900
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Announced February 2018
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh G900, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Ricoh G900
| TG-1 iHS | G900 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| G900 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 |  | May 2012 | Fresher by 70 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 610k | Clearer display (+430k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh G900
| TG-1 iHS | G900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh G900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the G900.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and G900.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Ricoh G900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Ricoh G900 |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2012-05-08 | 2018-02-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 610k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | - | Flash on, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | BuiltIn | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 247g (0.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 350 images | 340 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI90B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $399 | $752 |