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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 8010 versus Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-30W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 8010 grades against the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 8010 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus 8010

 WG-30W 8010 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2010More recent by 57 months

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-30W

 8010 WG-30W 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8010 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 8010 vs the WG-30W.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and WG-30W.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to produce more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (245 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
64
environment proof
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (245 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (245 grams)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Ricoh WG-30W
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $280