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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 18 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
RevealedJune 2013February 2012More recent by 18 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen resolution920k610kCrisper screen (+310k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
27
 supports face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
74
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
55
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery power (350 shots)
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
48
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography advice
68
 great battery power (350 per charge)
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
59
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 more heavy than average in class (550g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
46
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 great battery power (350 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
63
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
36
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic support
24
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 includes face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (550g)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSRicoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-06-28 2012-02-02
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 610 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech OLED TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $871