Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh WG-4

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the WG-4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and WG-4 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.