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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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 April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-4 was announced 3 years after the GR Digital IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-4 matches up versus the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 TG-4 GR Digital IV 
AnnouncedApril 2015September 2011More modern by 44 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Olympus TG-4

 GR Digital IV TG-4 
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 TG-4 GR Digital IV 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 vs the GR Digital IV.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and GR Digital IV is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-4 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-4 will offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer TG-4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
41
manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (390 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (380 shots)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
good battery pack (390 shots)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography features
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (380 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
53
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (390 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
29
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-13 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 247g (0.54 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 photos 390 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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