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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

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")
36
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)
62
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
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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