Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20
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![Olympus Stylus SH-2 front Olympus Stylus SH-2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2/Olympus-SH-2-front.jpg)
![Ricoh WG-20 front Ricoh WG-20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-20/Ricoh-WG-20-front.jpg)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2015
- Old Model is Olympus SH-1
- Renewed by Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-2 versus Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SH-2 was revealed 14 months later than the WG-20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SH-2 matches up versus the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Ricoh WG-20
SH-2 | WG-20 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 14 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus SH-2
WG-20 | SH-2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Ricoh WG-20
SH-2 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Olympus SH-2 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SH-2 compared to the WG-20.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and WG-20 is 88 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and WG-20.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-2 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SH-2 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-03-11 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 380 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $399 | $370 |