Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh WG-70

Let's look closer at the Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was announced 8 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SH-50 grades versus the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 compared to the WG-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and WG-70 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and WG-70.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SH-50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.