Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
- Later Model is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014
Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VR-320 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VR-320 grades vs the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Ricoh WG-20
VR-320 | WG-20 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus VR-320
WG-20 | VR-320 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | July 2011 | More recent by 31 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh WG-20
VR-320 | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-320 vs the WG-20.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and WG-20.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older VR-320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus VR-320 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 260 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $179 | $370 |