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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced 5 years before the WG-20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-4030 grades against the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Ricoh WG-20

 FE-4030 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus FE-4030

 WG-20 FE-4030 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-20

 FE-4030 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 versus the WG-20.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
32
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-20
 Olympus FE-4030Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-4030 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-07 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $370