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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was released 5 years prior to the WG-20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Ricoh WG-20

 Tough-3000 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 WG-20 Tough-3000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh WG-20

 Tough-3000 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 and the WG-20.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and WG-20.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
61
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh WG-20
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Ricoh WG-20
Alternate name mju Tough 3000 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $370