Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4
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![Olympus SZ-10 front Olympus SZ-10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-10/Olympus-SZ-10-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced February 2014
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SZ-10 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Ricoh WG-4
SZ-10 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus SZ-10
WG-4 | SZ-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh WG-4
SZ-10 | WG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-10 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the WG-4.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and WG-4.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $330 |