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Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus SH-50 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(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
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SH-50 WG-5 GPS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Olympus SH-50

 WG-5 GPS SH-50 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SH-50 WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (269g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (269g)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
49
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
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Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Olympus SH-50Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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