Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
- Introduced May 2009
- Other 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
- Revealed February 2020
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Olympus 9000 versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 9000 was introduced 11 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 9000 scores vs the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Ricoh WG-70
9000 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus 9000
WG-70 | 9000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | May 2009 | More recent by 130 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh WG-70
9000 | WG-70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 9000 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 compared to the WG-70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and WG-70.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Also called | mju 9000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2020-02-04 |
Physical type | 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 aliasing 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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225 grams (0.50 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $280 |