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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was released 4 years earlier than the WG-30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-310 grades against the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh WG-30

          

          

            
 TG-310 WG-30 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Olympus TG-310

          

          

            
 WG-30 TG-310 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2011More modern by 45 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh WG-30

          

          

            
 TG-310 WG-30 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the WG-30.
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and WG-30.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

            Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography info
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 MP count good (14MP)
 supports face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competition (155g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (150 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (155g)
 weather proof
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (150 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
 weather proofing
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery (150 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging factors
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone port
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 supports face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh WG-30
 Olympus TG-310Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-310 Ricoh WG-30
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $428