Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- New Model is Ricoh WG-6
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SH-50 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe SH-50 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SH-50 matches up versus the WG-5 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
SH-50 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Olympus SH-50
WG-5 GPS | SH-50 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 25 months |
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
SH-50 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-50 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-50 and the WG-5 GPS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and WG-5 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and WG-5 GPS.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SH-50 will be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 236g (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" 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 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $500 |