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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2017
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 9 years before the WG-50 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Ricoh WG-50

 SP-565UZ WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WG-50 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2009More modern by 101 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh WG-50

 SP-565UZ WG-50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ has external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the WG-50.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and WG-50 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and WG-50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh WG-50
 Olympus SP-565UZRicoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-15 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $280