Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-4 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 February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
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In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VR-330 was announced 4 years earlier than the WG-4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VR-330 scores against the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Ricoh WG-4
| VR-330 | WG-4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus VR-330
| WG-4 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh WG-4
| VR-330 | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the WG-4.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and WG-4.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
| Olympus VR-330 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus VR-330 | Ricoh WG-4 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2014-02-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 240 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $220 | $330 |