Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Let's look closer at the Olympus SH-2 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was released 14 months after the WG-4 GPS making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SH-2 matches up against the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-2 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and WG-4 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SH-2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.