Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
(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
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014
Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-47 was introduced 5 years before the WG-30W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-47 scores versus the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Ricoh WG-30W
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus FE-47
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Announced | October 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 57 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh WG-30W
FE-47 | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 has got outside 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-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 vs the WG-30W.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and WG-30W.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 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 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 aliasing 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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
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 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 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $280 |