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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-4030 grades vs the WG-30 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-30

 FE-4030 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Olympus FE-4030

 WG-30 FE-4030 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-30

 FE-4030 WG-30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the WG-30.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and WG-30.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
34
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (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-30 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
32
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
25
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-30
 Olympus FE-4030Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-4030 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $428