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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(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
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was released 6 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 9000 matches up against the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 9000 WG-M1 
Screen dimension2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus 9000

 WG-M1 9000 
ReleasedSeptember 2014May 2009Fresher by 64 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh WG-M1

 9000 WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 provides external 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-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 9000 vs the WG-M1.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and WG-M1.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
52
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
great battery (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
great battery (350 per charge)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
great battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus Stylus 9000Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Ricoh WG-M1
Also called as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 1.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 grams (0.50 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $2,000