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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed March 2011
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 12 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Ricoh WG-80

 SZ-30MR WG-80 
Screen dimension3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 WG-80 SZ-30MR 
RevealedMay 2022March 2011Fresher by 136 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh WG-80

 SZ-30MR WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the WG-80.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and WG-80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and WG-80.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older SZ-30MR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography factors
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lighter than average (226 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography features
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh WG-80
 Olympus SZ-30MRRicoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-03-02 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.70"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" 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 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $300