Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4
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![Olympus Stylus 7030 front Olympus Stylus 7030 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-7030/Olympus-7030-front.jpg)
![Ricoh WG-4 front Ricoh WG-4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-4/Ricoh-WG-4-front.jpg)
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Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
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Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus 7030 versus Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The 7030 was released 5 years prior to the WG-4 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 7030 matches up against the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Ricoh WG-4
7030 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus 7030
WG-4 | 7030 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Ricoh WG-4
7030 | WG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Olympus 7030 versus Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 7030 compared to the WG-4.
![Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7030-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7030-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and WG-4.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7030-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7030-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Also referred to as | mju 7030 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $179 | $330 |