Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
SP-820UZ | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus SP-820UZ
WG-4 GPS | SP-820UZ | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | August 2012 | More 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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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 |