Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-20

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 4 years prior to the WG-20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-110 matches up versus the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-110 against the WG-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and WG-20 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-20 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older VG-110 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.