Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh WG-30

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 17 months after the WG-30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SH-3 matches up against the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-3 versus the WG-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and WG-30 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and WG-30.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SH-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.