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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was revealed 5 years before the WG-30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-47 matches up vs the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Ricoh WG-30

 FE-47 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Olympus FE-47

 WG-30 FE-47 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2010More modern by 57 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh WG-30

 FE-47 WG-30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions 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-47 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 versus the WG-30.

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and WG-30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh WG-30
 Olympus FE-47Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-47 Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2014-10-09
Body design 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 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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
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