Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Ricoh WG-50
SP-565UZ | WG-50 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
WG-50 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 101 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh WG-50
SP-565UZ | WG-50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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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 |