Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Ricoh WG-80
FE-4000 | WG-80 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus FE-4000
WG-80 | FE-4000 | |||
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Released | May 2022 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 156 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh WG-80
FE-4000 | WG-80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.70" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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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 |