Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SH-50 was introduced 21 months before the WG-30W making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SH-50 scores against the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 & Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Ricoh WG-30W
SH-50 | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus SH-50
WG-30W | SH-50 | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 21 months |
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh WG-30W
SH-50 | WG-30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 has outer measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SH-50 vs the WG-30W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and WG-30W is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and WG-30W.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SH-50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 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 | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 194 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $300 | $280 |