Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2014
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-1 iHS was launched 21 months earlier than the WG-4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Ricoh WG-4
TG-1 iHS | WG-4 | |||
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Display resolution | 610k | 460k | Sharper display (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
WG-4 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | May 2012 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-4
TG-1 iHS | WG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the WG-4.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and WG-4.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Ricoh WG-4 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-05-08 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 610 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | 350 shots | 240 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI90B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $330 |