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
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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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
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).
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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 |
