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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Released April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was brought out 15 months later than the WG-4 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-4 scores versus the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 TG-4 WG-4 GPS 
LaunchedApril 2015February 2014More recent by 15 months

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

 WG-4 GPS TG-4 

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

 TG-4 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and WG-4 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-4 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery (380 per charge)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
62
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + 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 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
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 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Launch price $379 $210