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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 17 months before the WG-4 GPS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the WG-4 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 SP-820UZ WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 WG-4 GPS SP-820UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 SP-820UZ WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the WG-4 GPS.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and WG-4 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
37
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (485 grams)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
55
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (485g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
35
rather wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (22mm)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (485g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-08-21 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $299 $210