Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
(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
- Released October 2014
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In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus VH-515 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VH-515 was announced 3 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VH-515 scores versus the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| VH-515 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus VH-515
| WG-30W | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2014 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh WG-30W
| VH-515 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VH-515 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the VH-515 compared to the WG-30W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and WG-30W.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older VH-515 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus VH-515 | Ricoh WG-30W |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2012-08-21 | 2014-10-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 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 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | 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 | $648 | $280 |