Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
(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
- Introduced September 2014
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Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 8000 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 8000 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 8000 grades against the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| 8000 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus 8000
| WG-M1 | 8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 63 months |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Ricoh WG-M1
| 8000 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 has physical dimensions 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 WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 8000 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 8000 compared to the WG-M1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and WG-M1.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Also referred to as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-07-01 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | (1×) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 1.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| 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 | - | 350 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $380 | $2,000 |