Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh WG-50

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 8 years before the WG-50 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the WG-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with external 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-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the WG-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and WG-50 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and WG-50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.