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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 8010 grades versus the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 8010 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus 8010

 WG-4 GPS 8010 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 8010 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 has got 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 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 8010 and the WG-4 GPS.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to produce more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
27
decent MP (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (245 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
63
environment proof
decent MP (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (245g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (235 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (245g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than others (235g)
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $600 $210