Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-50
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
39 Overall
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91 Imaging
41 Features
39 Overall
40
Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 88 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-50
| 8010 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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).
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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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
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
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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Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (245g)
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
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
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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Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
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)
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 photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
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
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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Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
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)
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
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Ricoh 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 |