Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced August 2012
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
(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
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced February 2014
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VH-410 scores versus the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
| VH-410 | WG-4 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus VH-410
| WG-4 GPS | VH-410 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
| VH-410 | WG-4 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VH-410 and the WG-4 GPS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and WG-4 GPS.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older VH-410 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (235g)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (235g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (235g)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
| Olympus VH-410 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2014-02-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| 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 | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 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 | - | 240 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $186 | $210 |