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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-50 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-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2017
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-4030 grades vs the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Ricoh WG-50

 FE-4030 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus FE-4030

 WG-50 FE-4030 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2010More recent by 89 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-50

 FE-4030 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the WG-50.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and WG-50.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-50
 Olympus FE-4030Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-4030 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 16MP
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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 193g (0.43 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 form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $280