Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20
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![Olympus SZ-11 front Olympus SZ-11 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-11/Olympus-SZ-11-front.jpg)
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38 Features
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2014
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SZ-11 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-11 matches up against the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 & Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Ricoh WG-20
SZ-11 | WG-20 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus SZ-11
WG-20 | SZ-11 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh WG-20
SZ-11 | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera plus 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 versus the WG-20.
![Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and WG-20 is 89 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and WG-20.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-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-11 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $253 | $370 |