Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30W
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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91 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus TG-4
Ricoh WG-30W
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(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
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released October 2014
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-3 was introduced 6 months before the WG-30W so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-3 grades vs the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| TG-3 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus TG-3
| WG-30W | TG-3 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh WG-30W
| TG-3 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 |  | October 2014 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-3 versus the WG-30W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and WG-30W is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and WG-30W.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you should take the production date of the products into consideration.
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Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (330 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
great battery (330 shots)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery (330 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (247g)
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Ricoh WG-30W |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2014-03-31 | 2014-10-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lb) | 194 grams (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 330 shots | 300 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $350 | $280 |