Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4

Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was announced 17 months before the WG-4 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-820UZ scores against the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ features outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ and Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the WG-4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and WG-4 is 69 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.