Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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![Olympus SZ-30MR front Olympus SZ-30MR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-30MR/Olympus-SZ-30MR-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SZ-30MR was launched 3 years before the WG-4 GPS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
SZ-30MR | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus SZ-30MR
WG-4 GPS | SZ-30MR | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | March 2011 | More modern by 35 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
SZ-30MR | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the WG-4 GPS.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and WG-4 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and WG-4 GPS.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-03-02 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | 220 images | 240 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $279 | $210 |