Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
Photography Glossary Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XZ-10 was released 12 months earlier than the WG-4 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Ricoh WG-4
| XZ-10 | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus XZ-10
| WG-4 | XZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh WG-4
| XZ-10 | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 vs the WG-4.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and WG-4.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Ricoh WG-4 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2013-01-30 | 2014-02-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 | 240 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $428 | $330 |