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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was brought out 4 years before the WG-30W which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-310 grades vs the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 TG-310 WG-30W 

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

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

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

 TG-310 WG-30W 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 against the WG-30W.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and WG-30W.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus TG-310Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-310 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-06 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 grams (0.34 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 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 photos 300 photos
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 Single Single
Price at launch $0 $280