Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-20

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the WG-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and WG-20 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and WG-20.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.