• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 8.3 megapixels
  • 13.90mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus TG-Tracker advantages over Ricoh GR III

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 480 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    180g vs 257g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    14 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/24000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Olympus TG-Tracker

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.92 vs 1.61 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    28 mm vs 14 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Newer
    6 years vs 8 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 8.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    1200 vs 1/2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.3 fps vs 2.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SD4000 IS

Olympus TG-Tracker
Canon SD4000 IS
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Ricoh GR III
Canon SD4000 IS
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Olympus TG-1

Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-1
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Ricoh GR III
Olympus TG-1
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Olympus TG-2

Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-2
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
Ricoh GR III
Olympus TG-2
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Olympus TG-5

Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-5
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
Ricoh GR III
Olympus TG-5
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive

Compared to Olympus TG-6

Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-6
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer video battery life
  • $463
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
Ricoh GR III
Olympus TG-6
  • $932
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $463
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
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