Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Revealed September 2014
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Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-820UZ was launched 3 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Ricoh WG-M1
| SP-820UZ | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| WG-M1 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Ricoh WG-M1
| SP-820UZ | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ features external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ against the WG-M1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and WG-M1 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and WG-M1.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SP-820UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | (1×) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 1.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | - |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 15.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 485 gr (1.07 pounds) | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $299 | $2,000 |
