Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced June 2013
(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
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
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Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-15 was released 15 months prior to the WG-30 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Ricoh WG-30
| SZ-15 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Olympus SZ-15
| WG-30 | SZ-15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | June 2013 | More recent by 15 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh WG-30
| SZ-15 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 offers external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 vs the WG-30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and WG-30 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and WG-30.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Ricoh WG-30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2014-10-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lb) | 192 gr (0.42 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-10A | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $200 | $428 |