Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Launched September 2014
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-30MR was released 4 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Ricoh WG-M1
| SZ-30MR | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+345k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| WG-M1 | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 43 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh WG-M1
| SZ-30MR | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR features outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the WG-M1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and WG-M1 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and WG-M1.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-30MR | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2011-03-02 | 2014-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | (1×) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 190g (0.42 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $279 | $2,000 |