Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced February 2014
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-47 was manufactured 5 years before the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-47 grades versus the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
| FE-47 | WG-4 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus FE-47
| WG-4 GPS | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
| FE-47 | WG-4 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 and the WG-4 GPS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and WG-4 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus FE-47 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2014-02-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.80 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $0 | $210 |