Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh WG-80

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 13 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the WG-80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the WG-80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and WG-80 is 69 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.