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Olympus E-520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
68 Imaging
44 Features
45 Overall
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Olympus E-520 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus E-520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-510
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus E-520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-520 was launched 6 years before the WG-4 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-520 scores against the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

          

          

            
 E-520 WG-4 GPS 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus E-520

          

          

            
 WG-4 GPS E-520 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2008More modern by 66 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

          

          

            
 E-520 WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus E-520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-520 enjoys external measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-520 against the WG-4 GPS.
Olympus E-520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and WG-4 GPS is 68 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-520 and WG-4 GPS.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-520 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E-520 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Olympus E-520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus E-520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-520
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
58
 manual focus
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 low MP (10 megapixels)
40
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-520
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 no articulating screen
58
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-520 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
55
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 better than average battery power (650 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (240 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-520 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
52
 better than average battery power (650 per charge)
 flash built-in
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low MP (10MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
 weather proof
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 terrible battery power (240 shots)
 heavier than competition in class (235g)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-520
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
57
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
 small screen (2.7")
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
53
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-520 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
9
 no video
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
 heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
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Olympus E-520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Olympus E-520Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus E-520 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2008-08-20 2014-02-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 552g (1.22 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 548 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $210