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Olympus SP-610UZ 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-610UZ front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Launched October 2014
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 4 years before the WG-30W which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Ricoh WG-30W

 SP-610UZ WG-30W 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 WG-30W SP-610UZ 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2011More modern by 45 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh WG-30W

 SP-610UZ WG-30W 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the WG-30W.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and WG-30W is 79 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and WG-30W.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
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resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography details
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decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging info
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus SP-610UZRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $299 $280