Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1

Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the WG-M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and WG-M1 is 78 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.