Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-20
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2014

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 24 months prior to the WG-20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Ricoh WG-20
SZ-31MR iHS | WG-20 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
WG-20 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh WG-20
SZ-31MR iHS | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the WG-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-20 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-20.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Ricoh WG-20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-02-08 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 200 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $370 |