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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh G900, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was unveiled 4 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-3 matches up versus the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Ricoh G900

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 G900 TG-3 
RevealedFebruary 2018March 2014More recent by 47 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh G900

		

		

			
 TG-3 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 against the G900.
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and G900 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and G900.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TG-3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
45
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 features face detection focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than competitors (247g)
60
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
47
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
54
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
74
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 weather proof
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors (247g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
70
 better than average battery power (340 shots)
 weather sealing
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
56
 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
56
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (340 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors (247g)
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh G900
 Olympus Tough TG-3Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Ricoh G900
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-03-31 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 330 images 340 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $752