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Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-3010 and Ricoh WG-30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 6 years before the WG-30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-3010 scores versus the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Ricoh WG-30

 FE-3010 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Olympus FE-3010

 WG-30 FE-3010 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2009Newer by 70 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Ricoh WG-30

 FE-3010 WG-30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 and Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera & 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 employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 against the WG-30.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and WG-30 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography factors
57
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Ricoh WG-30
 Olympus FE-3010Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Ricoh WG-30
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2014-10-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $140 $428