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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Released April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was announced 8 months later than the WG-M1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-4 grades vs the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 TG-4 WG-M1 
IntroducedApril 2015September 2014More recent by 8 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 WG-M1 TG-4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 TG-4 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account 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") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 against the WG-M1.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and WG-M1 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and WG-M1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-4 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger TG-4 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
47
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
30
 MP count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than others (247g)
53
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery (380 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
38
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
74
 good battery (380 shots)
 weather sealing
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than others (247g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
64
 better than average battery pack (350 shots)
 environment proof
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
62
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery (380 shots)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
35
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (1.5")
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low maximum ISO (800)
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic socket
 heavier than others (247 grams)
26
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-04-13 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 1.5"
Resolution of display 460k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $379 $2,000