Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 24 months prior to the WG-4 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having 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") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-4 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.