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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8010 scores against the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Ricoh WG-50

 8010 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus 8010

 WG-50 8010 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2010More modern by 88 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-50

 8010 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 versus the WG-50.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and WG-50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
27
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (245g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
63
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (245g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (245g)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-50
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Ricoh WG-50
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in On, off
External flash
AEB
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $600 $280