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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 14 years prior to the WG-80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 9000 grades vs the WG-80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Ricoh WG-80

 9000 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus 9000

 WG-80 9000 
LaunchedMay 2022May 2009More modern by 158 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh WG-80

 9000 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.70"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 9000 compared to the WG-80.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and WG-80.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (225 grams)
55
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (225g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging details
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than others (225 grams)
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Ricoh WG-80
 Olympus Stylus 9000Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Ricoh WG-80
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-05-14 2022-05-19
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 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.70"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $300