Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013
(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
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-2 iHS was revealed 15 months earlier than the WG-30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Ricoh WG-30
TG-2 iHS | WG-30 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 230k | Sharper screen (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
WG-30 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | June 2013 | More recent by 15 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-30
TG-2 iHS | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the WG-30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and WG-30.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Ricoh WG-30 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-06-28 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 610k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-90B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $380 | $428 |