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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was brought out 7 months after the WG-30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-4 grades versus the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Ricoh WG-30

		

		

			
 TG-4 WG-30 
ReleasedApril 2015October 2014More modern by 7 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 WG-30 TG-4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-30

		

		

			
 TG-4 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 features outer 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 WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 and the WG-30.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and WG-30 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and WG-30.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always take the age  of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-4 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography highlights
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 has manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
35
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (247 grams)
61
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
45
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
74
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 environment proofing
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors (247 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
71
 weather proofing
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
62
 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 missing mic port
 heavier than competitors (247g)
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-30
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Ricoh WG-30
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2015-04-13 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 file 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical 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 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 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $379 $428