Olympus E-330 vs Ricoh WG-50

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-330 versus Ricoh WG-50, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and WG-50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-330 was announced 12 years prior to the WG-50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-330 grades versus the WG-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-330 & Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-330 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-330 offers exterior dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-330 versus the WG-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and WG-50 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and WG-50.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-330 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh WG-50 will produce extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.