Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-30

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was introduced 6 months later than the WG-30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SH-2 matches up vs the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 compared to the WG-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and WG-30 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and WG-30.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration.