Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also Known as mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Released September 2014
Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 7030 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 7030 scores versus the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Ricoh WG-M1
7030 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus 7030
WG-M1 | 7030 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 56 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Ricoh WG-M1
7030 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 7030 versus the WG-M1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and WG-M1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7030 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Also called as | mju 7030 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | (1×) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 1.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
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 | - | 350 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $179 | $2,000 |