Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SH-1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 2 months later than the WG-4 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SH-1 grades vs the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-1 and the WG-4 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and WG-4 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.