Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Also Known as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 9000 was released 5 years before the WG-4 GPS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 9000 scores vs the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
9000 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus 9000
WG-4 GPS | 9000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 57 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
9000 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 comes with outside 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 9000 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and WG-4 GPS.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Also called | mju 9000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225 gr (0.50 lbs) | 235 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $210 |