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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 7010 versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7010 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 7010 grades vs the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Ricoh WG-30

 7010 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Olympus 7010

 WG-30 7010 
RevealedOctober 2014July 2009Fresher by 63 months

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-30

 7010 WG-30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 7010 versus the WG-30.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and WG-30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-30
 Olympus Stylus 7010Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Ricoh WG-30
Also Known as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye 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 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $428