Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-320 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VR-320 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-320 and the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.