Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and WG-4 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and WG-4 GPS.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.