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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(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
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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

 FE-47 WG-30W 

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

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

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

 FE-47 WG-30W 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
57
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus FE-47Ricoh WG-30W
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