Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 9000 was manufactured 9 years prior to the WG-50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 9000 scores versus the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Ricoh WG-50
9000 | WG-50 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus 9000
WG-50 | 9000 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | May 2009 | More recent by 97 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh WG-50
9000 | WG-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 offers outside dimensions 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-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 9000 vs the WG-50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and WG-50.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Ricoh WG-50 |
Also called | mju 9000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2017-05-24 |
Body design | 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 | 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | On, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum 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 | 225g (0.50 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $280 |