Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-50

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SH-2 scores vs the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-2 versus the WG-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and WG-50 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and WG-50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SH-2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.