Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-11 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-11 grades against the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and WG-4 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and WG-4 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.