Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SH-3 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was announced 2 years later than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SH-3 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 features exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and 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") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-3 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and WG-4 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SH-3 provides an advantage in sensor technology.