Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
(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
- Revealed February 2014
- New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus VG-145 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe VG-145 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the VG-145 scores versus the WG-4 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-145 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
VG-145 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus VG-145
WG-4 GPS | VG-145 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 30 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
VG-145 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VG-145 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-145 versus the WG-4 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and WG-4 GPS.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-145 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 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 detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 235 grams (0.52 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 All around 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 | 160 photos | 240 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $210 |