Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
- Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
(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

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").

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Ricoh WG-50
VR-320 | WG-50 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus VR-320
WG-50 | VR-320 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 71 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh WG-50
VR-320 | WG-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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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 |