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Olympus SP-620 UZ 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-620 UZ front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Announced September 2014
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SP-620 UZ WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 WG-M1 SP-620 UZ 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2012More recent by 32 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh WG-M1

 SP-620 UZ WG-M1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the WG-M1.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and WG-M1 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and WG-M1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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great battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus SP-620 UZRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs -
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 435g (0.96 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $2,000