Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Ricoh WG-4
FE-4030 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus FE-4030
WG-4 | FE-4030 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-4
FE-4030 | WG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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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 |