Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

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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The VH-410 was launched 17 months earlier than the WG-4 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.