Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-30

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VG-110 matches up vs the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 & Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-110 vs the WG-30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and WG-30 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and WG-30.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.