Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed May 2017
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VH-515 was revealed 5 years prior to the WG-50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VH-515 grades vs the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Ricoh WG-50
| VH-515 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus VH-515
| WG-50 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2017 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 57 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh WG-50
| VH-515 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 vs the WG-50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and WG-50.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older VH-515 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Ricoh WG-50 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2012-08-21 | 2017-05-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | On, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Yes (Wireless) |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $648 | $280 |