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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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 SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 21 months prior to the WG-30W making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Ricoh WG-30W

          

          

            
 SZ-16 iHS WG-30W 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

          

          

            
 WG-30W SZ-16 iHS 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2013Fresher by 21 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh WG-30W

          

          

            
 SZ-16 iHS WG-30W 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the WG-30W.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and WG-30W is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and WG-30W.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really consider the age  of the cameras into account. The older SZ-16 iHS will be behind in sensor tech.

            Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
35
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (226 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
41
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
45
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
65
 lighter than others in class (226 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 environment sealing
 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
41
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
43
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good MP (16MP)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
31
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (226g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic port
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone support
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-08 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
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 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 220 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $280