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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus VR-320 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was brought out 4 years prior to the WG-M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VR-320 scores against the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 VR-320 WG-M1 
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus VR-320

 WG-M1 VR-320 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2011More modern by 38 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh WG-M1

 VR-320 WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 comes with outer 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-320 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-320 compared to the WG-M1.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and WG-M1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged VR-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus VR-320Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus VR-320 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 158 grams (0.35 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $179 $2,000