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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was announced 8 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Ricoh WG-70

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ WG-70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 WG-70 SP-820UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2020August 2012Fresher by 90 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Ricoh WG-70

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got exterior 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) while the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the WG-70.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and WG-70 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and WG-70.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be behind in sensor technology.

            Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
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 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than competition (485 grams)
62
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
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 incredible zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (22mm)
 very long zoom (896mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (485g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 weather proofing
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
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 fairly wide (22mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (22mm)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 missing external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (485 grams)
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZRicoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-08-21 2020-02-04
Body design 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $280