Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was unveiled 18 months later than the WG-M1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SH-3 scores vs the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SH-3 versus the WG-M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and WG-M1 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and WG-M1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 will have an edge in sensor innovation.