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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 9000 versus Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was introduced 5 years before the WG-20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 9000 matches up against the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Ricoh WG-20

 9000 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus 9000

 WG-20 9000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2009Newer by 57 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh WG-20

 9000 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 9000 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 9000 compared to the WG-20.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and WG-20.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography factors
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Ricoh WG-20
 Olympus Stylus 9000Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Ricoh WG-20
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-05-14 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 grams (0.50 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $370