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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was announced 15 months later than the WG-4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-4 scores versus the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

		

		

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

		

		

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

		

		

			
 TG-4 WG-4 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 has got physical measurements 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-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-4 and the WG-4.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and WG-4.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the age  of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
47
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
41
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (247 grams)
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (240 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
74
 better than average battery (380 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition (247 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
72
 environment proof
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 low battery power (240 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
62
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (247 grams)
36
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-4
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Ricoh WG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2015-04-13 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $379 $330