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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(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
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
  • Released October 2014
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 7000 WG-30W 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus 7000

 WG-30W 7000 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2009Newer by 70 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh WG-30W

 7000 WG-30W 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography information
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus Stylus 7000Ricoh WG-30W
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