Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Released August 2015
- Replaced the Olympus E-M10
- Replacement is Olympus E-M10 III
(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
- Released October 2014

Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and WG-30W (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

The E-M10 II was manufactured 11 months later than the WG-30W so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 II grades versus the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Ricoh WG-30W
E-M10 II | WG-30W | |||
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Released | August 2015 | ![]() | October 2014 | More recent by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus E-M10 II
WG-30W | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Ricoh WG-30W
E-M10 II | WG-30W | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 II against the WG-30W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and WG-30W is 82 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and WG-30W.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer E-M10 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Ricoh WG-30W |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-08-25 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $499 | $280 |