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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
  • Released May 2012
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2017
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was released 6 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Ricoh WG-50

 TG-1 iHS WG-50 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 WG-50 TG-1 iHS 
ReleasedMay 2017May 2012Fresher by 61 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-50

 TG-1 iHS WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the WG-50.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and WG-50.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-50 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
27
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
46
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-50
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSRicoh WG-50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Ricoh WG-50
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-05-08 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $280