Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh WG-30

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was manufactured 6 months prior to the WG-30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SH-1 scores vs the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 offers external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-1 vs the WG-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and WG-30 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and WG-30.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.