Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-145 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the VG-145 grades against the WG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Ricoh WG-4
| VG-145 | WG-4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Olympus VG-145
| WG-4 | VG-145 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Ricoh WG-4
| VG-145 | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-145 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 vs the WG-4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and WG-4.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
| Olympus VG-145 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus VG-145 | Ricoh WG-4 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2014-02-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 | 160 photographs | 240 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-70B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $0 | $330 |