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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is pretty similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-4 was unveiled 3 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-4 grades against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 TG-4 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 TG-4 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 TG-4 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 90 and 69 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-4 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The younger TG-4 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
47
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
74
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
55
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than others (550g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
48
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography highlights
74
 great battery pack (380 shots)
 weather proof
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average in class (247g)
 display is not selfie friendly
59
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 more heavy than others (550 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
62
 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
63
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (247g)
24
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 features face detection focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than others (550g)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-04-13 2012-02-02
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 380 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $379 $871