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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Launched March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was revealed 2 months later than the WG-4 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-3 grades versus the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TG-3 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus TG-3

 WG-4 GPS TG-3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 TG-3 WG-4 GPS 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 provides 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-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-3 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and WG-4 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (247g)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (330 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (330 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography features
56
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
good battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (247g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Olympus Tough TG-3Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-03-31 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD
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/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 330 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $210