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Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2022
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 14 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4000 grades vs the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Ricoh WG-80

 FE-4000 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus FE-4000

 WG-80 FE-4000 
ReleasedMay 2022July 2009Newer by 156 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh WG-80

 FE-4000 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.70"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 vs the WG-80.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-80 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
55
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography information
61
lighter than average in class (136g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
27
pretty wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh WG-80
 Olympus FE-4000Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Ricoh WG-80
Also Known as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.70 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $300