Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Released February 2010
- Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
- Launched February 2020
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-80

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-600 UZ was introduced 11 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Ricoh WG-70
SP-600 UZ | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
WG-70 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 121 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh WG-70
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the WG-70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and WG-70 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and WG-70.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Ricoh WG-70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2020-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $189 | $280 |