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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 11 years before the WG-80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-11 scores against the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Ricoh WG-80

 SZ-11 WG-80 
Screen dimensions3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus SZ-11

 WG-80 SZ-11 
RevealedMay 2022July 2011More modern by 131 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh WG-80

 SZ-11 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 provides external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-11 against the WG-80.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and WG-80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and WG-80.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography advice
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others (226g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh WG-80
 Olympus SZ-11Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-27 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.70"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $253 $300