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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • Announced May 2017
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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was unveiled 8 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the 7010 matches up versus the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Ricoh WG-50

 7010 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus 7010

 WG-50 7010 
AnnouncedMay 2017July 2009More modern by 95 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-50

 7010 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 7010 and the WG-50.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and WG-50.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7010
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-50
 Olympus Stylus 7010Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Ricoh WG-50
Also Known as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 300 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $280