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Olympus SP-600 UZ 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-600 UZ front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Revealed October 2014
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 5 years before the WG-30W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Ricoh WG-30W

 SP-600 UZ WG-30W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 WG-30W SP-600 UZ 
RevealedOctober 2014February 2010More modern by 57 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh WG-30W

 SP-600 UZ WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the WG-30W.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and WG-30W is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
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manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
36
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
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excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
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built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography information
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
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relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus SP-600 UZRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 455g (1.00 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $189 $280