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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
89 Imaging
38 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(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
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-30W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Ricoh WG-30W

          

          

            
 SZ-31MR iHS WG-30W 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

          

          

            
 WG-30W SZ-31MR iHS 
AnnouncedOctober 2014February 2012Newer by 32 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh WG-30W

          

          

            
 SZ-31MR iHS WG-30W 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features 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-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the WG-30W.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-30W is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-30W.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to consider the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

            Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
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 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
35
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with touch to focus
 lighter than competition (226 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
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 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (200 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Digital)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competition (226g)
 comes with touch to focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 environment proof
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
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 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
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 decently wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (226 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 missing microphone port
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-08 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
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    
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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 9.30 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe    
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 All around 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 200 images 300 images
Form 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    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $280