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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Announced June 2013
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 7 months before the WG-4 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Ricoh WG-4

 TG-2 iHS WG-4 
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WG-4 TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-4

 TG-2 iHS WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides physical 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-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the WG-4.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and WG-4.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
72
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
46
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
36
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-4
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSRicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Ricoh WG-4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-28 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech OLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $380 $330