Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-50 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was manufactured 13 months before the WG-4 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SH-50 grades versus the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 features outside measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-50 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and WG-4 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SH-50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.