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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-4030 grades vs the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Ricoh WG-4

 FE-4030 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus FE-4030

 WG-4 FE-4030 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-4

 FE-4030 WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 and the WG-4.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and WG-4.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
25
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-4
 Olympus FE-4030Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $330