Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 5 years prior to the WG-4 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8010 grades vs the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 provides external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 8010 compared to the WG-4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and WG-4.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.