Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Ricoh WG-30W
SP-600 UZ | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
WG-30W | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 57 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh WG-30W
SP-600 UZ | WG-30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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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 |