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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 6 years prior to the WG-30W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Ricoh WG-30W

 SP-565UZ WG-30W 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WG-30W SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2009More modern by 69 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh WG-30W

 SP-565UZ WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the WG-30W.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and WG-30W is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and WG-30W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
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built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus SP-565UZRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-15 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $280