Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released May 2017

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 7000 was launched 9 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7000 scores vs the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Ricoh WG-50
7000 | WG-50 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus 7000
WG-50 | 7000 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 101 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh WG-50
7000 | WG-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 7000 and the WG-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and WG-50.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Ricoh WG-50 |
Also called | mju 7000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2017-05-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 172 gr (0.38 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $280 | $280 |