Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Released January 2009
- Also Known as mju 7000
(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
- Released October 2014

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 7000 was manufactured 6 years before the WG-30W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 7000 grades against the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Ricoh WG-30W
7000 | WG-30W | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus 7000
WG-30W | 7000 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 70 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh WG-30W
7000 | WG-30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 7000 and the WG-30W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and WG-30W.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Also called | mju 7000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 172 grams (0.38 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $280 | $280 |