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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed 7 months later than the WG-30W and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-4 grades vs the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 TG-4 WG-30W 
LaunchedApril 2015October 2014Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

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

 WG-30W TG-4 

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

 TG-4 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-4 and the WG-30W.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and WG-30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-4 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

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

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
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great battery life (380 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
62
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (247g)
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2015-04-13 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
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 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 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $379 $280