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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1

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-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was launched 6 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SP-565UZ WG-M1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size2.5"1.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WG-M1 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2009Newer by 68 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh WG-M1

 SP-565UZ WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ against the WG-M1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and WG-M1 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
52
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
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flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus SP-565UZRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-15 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $2,000