Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013
(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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Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-15 scores versus the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 & Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Ricoh WG-20
| SZ-15 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 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-15
| WG-20 | SZ-15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | June 2013 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh WG-20
| SZ-15 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 vs the WG-20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and WG-20 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and WG-20.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SZ-15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Ricoh WG-20 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2014-02-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 | - | 260 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-10A | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $370 |