Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Released September 2014
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Ricoh WG-M1
SZ-31MR iHS | WG-M1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 115k | Sharper display (+805k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
WG-M1 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Released | September 2014 | February 2012 | Fresher by 31 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh WG-M1
SZ-31MR iHS | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the WG-M1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-M1 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-M1.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-08 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | (1×) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 1.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | 200 images | 350 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $2,000 |