Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-30

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched 4 years prior to the WG-30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ scores against the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ against the WG-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and WG-30 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and WG-30.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.