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Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(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
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
  • Released October 2014
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Ricoh WG-30W

 E-M10 II WG-30W 
ReleasedAugust 2015October 2014More recent by 11 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus E-M10 II

 WG-30W E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Ricoh WG-30W

 E-M10 II WG-30W 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
82
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
73
has focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIRicoh WG-30W
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