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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(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
Ricoh WG-20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Ricoh WG-20

 VR-320 WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus VR-320

 WG-20 VR-320 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh WG-20

 VR-320 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-320
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh WG-20
 Olympus VR-320Ricoh WG-20
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
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