Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released 5 years before the WG-M1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the WG-M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and WG-M1 is 69 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.