Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 13 months prior to the WG-4 GPS making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and WG-4 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.