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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-80 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-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out 13 years earlier than the WG-80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Ricoh WG-80

 FE-4030 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus FE-4030

 WG-80 FE-4030 
LaunchedMay 2022January 2010More modern by 150 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-80

 FE-4030 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.70"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys external dimensions 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-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 and the WG-80.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and WG-80.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography features
34
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography factors
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging information
25
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh WG-80
 Olympus FE-4030Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
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 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 - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $300