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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was released 12 months prior to the WG-4 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the XZ-10 grades vs the WG-4 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 XZ-10 WG-4 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus XZ-10

 WG-4 GPS XZ-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 XZ-10 WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 against the WG-4 GPS.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (221g)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (2.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (235g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
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decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Physical 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 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 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $428 $210