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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 550WP and Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was released 6 years before the WG-30W and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 550WP scores vs the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Ricoh WG-30W

 550WP WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus 550WP

 WG-30W 550WP 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2009Fresher by 70 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Ricoh WG-30W

 550WP WG-30W 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP has external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 550WP and Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 550WP compared to the WG-30W.

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
55
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus Stylus 550WPRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Ricoh WG-30W
Also referred to as mju 550WP -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 167 grams (0.37 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $280