Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-50

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was revealed 8 years prior to the WG-50 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the WG-50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and WG-50.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.