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Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8000
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was introduced 9 years prior to the G900 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 8000 scores versus the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Ricoh G900

 8000 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus 8000

 G900 8000 
LaunchedFebruary 2018July 2009More modern by 105 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Ricoh G900

 8000 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 8000 and the G900.

Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and G900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography info
Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery (340 per charge)
weather proof
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (247g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8000
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (247g)
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Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Ricoh G900
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Ricoh G900
Other name mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-01 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $752