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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VR-320 versus Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was launched 6 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VR-320 scores against the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Ricoh WG-50

 VR-320 WG-50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus VR-320

 WG-50 VR-320 
IntroducedMay 2017July 2011Newer by 71 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh WG-50

 VR-320 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-320 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 vs the WG-50.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and WG-50.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh WG-50
 Olympus VR-320Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus VR-320 Ricoh WG-50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
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 158g (0.35 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $179 $280