Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Ricoh WG-30W
550WP | WG-30W |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus 550WP
WG-30W | 550WP | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | January 2009 | Fresher by 70 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Ricoh WG-30W
550WP | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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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 |